Behind the Paper
The real stories behind the latest research papers, from conception to publication, the highs and the lows
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People Power: Tracking COVID-19 government policies around the world using a citizen-science approach
How the idea to track government COVID-19 policies from around the globe was conceived and continues to grow with the power of volunteer data contributors.
Why do hot countries have spicy food?
Ever wondered why the spiciest food comes from hot countries, but cold countries often have plainer comfort food? We analysed recipes from all over the world to test the “Darwinian gastronomy” hypothesis that spices are used because they protect people from food poisoning.