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The science behind the green powder drink By Science Served If you’ve walked into a coffee shop in the past few years, you’ve seen it - the swirl of deep green in a matcha latte, usually served with oat milk and a side of health claims. It's everywhere. From viral smoothies to aesthetic cafes to collagen rich matcha protein bars, the powdered tea has exploded into trend culture with a reputation for health & wellness. But what is matcha really doing to your body and does it actually live up to the hype? As a nutrition science student, I’ve been digging into the biochemistry and health effects of matcha to understand what this ancient drink offers in the modern wellness world. And what I’ve found is that while matcha has serious benefits , not all matcha is created equal, and if you're drinking it blindly for " antioxidants " without knowing the science, you're probably missing the point. Okay so let’s break it down and really talk about this.   What Exactly ...

Tracing Human Adaptation to Survive Harsh Environments By Science Served Bitter winds.  Heavy snow.  Freezing temperatures. We’re no strangers to the biting cold of winter. From braving the winds to layering up for the occasional snowstorm, we’ve all learned to deal with the chill. But what if I told you that our bodies are biologically hardwired to do more than just survive in the cold? What if cold exposure could trigger processes that have been essential to human survival for millennia? Cold-induced thermogenesis (CIT) is a biological process where our bodies generate heat in response to cold temperatures. While it might seem like an automatic reaction–something that happens without us really thinking about it–it’s actually entrenched in evolutionary history. Our ancestors relied on this process to keep warm in the harshest climates. Now, in an age of central heating and thermal clothing, it’s easy to forget just how crucial this adaptation was, and still is, for survival....