Science for People

A plant-based diet is a great way to live a more environmentally friendly lifestyle.  This type of diet emphasizes fruits, vegetables, grains, beans, legumes, and nuts.  Typically, these diets will contain fewer calories and fats, which puts you at a lower risk for heart disease.  High quantities of saturated fats increase the risk of developing heart disease and can

What is Asparagopsis Taxiformis?

Asparagopsis Taxiformis is a red seaweed that grows in the tropics and warm-temperate areas of the Atlantic and Indo-Pacific.  It was introduced into the Mediterranean and first discovered in the early 1800s in Alexandria, Egypt.  Rarely found in the United States, this seaweed prefers warm water