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A brief history of sugar

A few thousand years ago, sugar was unknown in the western world. Sugarcane, a tall grass first domesticated in New Guinea around 6000BC, was initially chewed for its sweet juice rather than crystallised. By around 500BC, methods to boil sugarcane juice into crystals was first developed in India.

The Conversation · Jan 26

Eisenhower Warned Us About the 'Scientific Elite'

The Trump administration's plans to slash science funding could end up liberating researchers from the corrupting influence Dwight Eisenhower warned about.

Reason · May 19, 2025

Hiking in southern Italy: myths, mountains and wild boar in Cilento

South of the Amalfi Coast is a rugged wonderland of quiet paths through chestnut woods and vineyards. It’s all perfect for contemplating ancient yarns, spotting wildlife and enjoying local fare

The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2025

Using BMI to measure your health is nonsense. Here's why

We’re a society obsessed with numbers, and no more so than when managing our health.

The Conversation · May 1, 2022