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New evidence suggests that probiotics are good for the liver
Many of the alleged benefits of probiotics have not been proven, but scientists are finding some promise.
Myth busted: strenuous exercise does not suppress immune system
Exercising is almost never bad for you.
Climate change is set to increase ‘giant forest’ cover around the world
The ecological niche for giant trees like Redwoods could grow by a staggering 4 million square kilometers.
The US lost roughly 1 in every 100 urban trees between 2009 and 2014
Which is a pity, because they save us a lot of money.
A fat belly is bad for your heart
BMI can be a misleading metric when it comes to obesity.
Amateur mathematician Aubrey de Grey, known for his work on anti-aging, solves decades-old problem
Talk about a special mind.
The UK just went 55 hours without using any coal
Great news from the Brits.
Humans are responsible for the sudden disappearance of world’s largest mammals
At this rate, in a few centuries, the world’s largest mammal could be the domestic cow.
Humans and chimp brains may have a turbo-charged fight-or-flight response
Such adaptations could form the evolutionary roots of human warfare.
Ancient humans were practicing brain surgery on cows 5,400 years ago
Ancient brain surgery — now here’s something I’d never have to say.
Hans Asperger, who gave his name to the Asperger’s Syndrome, was active Nazi collaborator
It’s a story without a happy ending.
‘Sea nomads’ adapted abnormally large spleens to dive to unheard of depths
Natives of Indonesia can dive up to 70 meters thanks to a genetic adaptation.
Ancient turtles: scientists find ancestor of modern sea turtles
These turtles were far more common than previously known.
What if we’re not the first advanced civilization on Earth — How would we know?
This is not about conspiracy theories, but a legitimate scientific concern.
In Romania, distrust of vaccines claims children’s lives
Romania has a lesson for the entire world.
The Stages of Mitosis
Divide and conquer!
Indoor plants can be natural, sustainable air-cleaning systems
A semi-autonomous, sustainable, eco-friendly air cleaning system. Or as we usually call it — a plant.
New ant species from Borneo detonates itself to defend its colony
Talk about altruistic behavior — these ants are truly impressive.
Migraine injection relieves pain where all other drugs fail
It’s the drug many people suffering from debilitating headaches have been waiting for.