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Cheers to no hangovers! This new probiotic could reduce alcohol's negative effects

A group of Chinese scientists have developed a genetically modified probiotic that accelerates the metabolism of alcohol and safeguards the liver against alcohol-induced harm. The study was carried out on mice and suggests that this breakthrough might one day potentially alleviate hangover symptoms in humans, the researchers said. A hangover refers to a set of […]

It finally happened. Wind and solar power are starting to take over from fossil fuels

We've never seen so much renewable energy generated in a single year

Urban vultures are feasting on plastic waste from local restaurants and stores

This can be prevented by ensuring dumpsters are closed and garbage is bagged.

The roots of domestication: how some farmers selected the plants that changed the world

Plant domestication can't be explained just by the behavior of humans.

Beetles on the brink: climate change is pushing them to the limit, and this is bad news for agriculture

Habitat conservation could reduce and even reverse the species decline.

Lab-grown meat could soon be sold in the US – but it still has challenges ahead

The technology is coming in fast, but scaling production and convincing consumers won't be all that easy.

Bronze Age people in Mediterranean islands were taking hallucinogenic drugs 3,000 years ago

Toxic plants used as part of burial ceremonies induced delirium and hallucinations.

Home run counts are rising, and climate change might be behind it

The higher the temperature, the more chances to hit a home run, a study found.

New mRNA treatment could one day eliminate peanut allergies

The treatment could be ready for human clinical trials in about three years.

Low-cost camera provides scientists with new tool for predicting volcanic eruptions

They used a 3D printer for some of the parts of the camera, bringing down costs.

What kind of tiger are you? Study shows tigers have two personality types

This understanding of tiger psychology could even help with conservation efforts, researchers say.

UK wants to ban wet plastic wipes to tackle pollution crisis

Some companies are doing it voluntarily, but this would make it a national ban.

Deep dive discovery: researchers working in Japan's waters find the deepest fish ever recorded

It's a stunning find that shows just how much life can adapt to extremes.

Folding into the future: Modern origami method creates stunning glass shapes

The technique could also be used in other materials.

Infrastructure is taking over the planet's most important biodiversity areas

It's one of the greatest drivers of biodiversity loss.

This airport in Europe will limit flights to bring down polluting emissions

The Netherlands is targeting aviation to reduce its climate footprint.

Why Providing School Meals for Everyone Makes Economic Sense

Pilot program in the UK shows the benefits of giving free meals for everyone in school.

So one of Antarctica's regions has lost thousands of billions of tons of ice

Researchers studied the mass balance of the region from 1996 to 2021.

Deadly fungal infection is spreading fast in US healthcare facilities

The CDC said to be concerned and asked for swift action for prevention and control.

Ayahuasca changes the depths of your brain in remarkable ways

It’s the first study to track effects of one of the active ingredients in the drink.

Big climate report says we're really running out of time to act on climate

The IPCC researchers say we need to take big action yesterday.

Plastic pollution is so bad there are now plastic rocks

It's the second time researchers have found them in different places.

Massive underwater waves disrupt carbon storage in the oceans

They are as tall as 500 meters.

New device lets people check air quality cheaply and anywhere they are

It's rechargeable and the data is stored on a card.

This new 3D-printed insole measures the sole pressure directly in the shoe

It could one day be used by athletes or in physiotherapy.

This is the new spacesuit that will be used by Artemis astronauts on the moon

They are more streamlined and flexible than Apollo suits, NASA said.

World’s first octopus farm is moving ahead despite grave scientific concern

They’ve never been commercially farmed before, so there are no welfare rules in place.

La Niña climate pattern is officially over. But El Niño may already be on its way

They are the opposite phases of what is called the El Niño-Southern Oscillation system.

This swimming pool in the UK is heated by a data center

Data centers account for 1% to 2% of global energy use.

Floating solar panels could provide the world with the extra electricity it needs

It has a lot of potential and brings benefits beyond just electricity.

Scientists map an insect’s brain for the first time – and it’s just incredible

It's the most accurate image of an insect brain we've ever had.

Meet ARTEMIS, the world’s fastest humanoid robot that trains to play soccer

It maintains stability even when violently shoved or disturbed.

Out of thin air. This enzyme can turn hydrogen in the atmosphere to energy

It could be used to power small electronics someday, the researchers said

New drug breaks ground in battle against primary bone cancer

It could help increase survival rates, especially in children.

Step aside California. Texas is moving fast in expanding solar and wind power

Cheaper renewables are taking over fossil fuels across the state

NASA's Curiosity rover snaps first-ever pictures of "sun rays" on Mars

The rover captured a stunning sunset at the start of a new cloud-imaging campaign

How much time has passed? Ask your heart -- but it may not know

Study finds the heart plays a key role in our sense of time passing

Bumblebee culture? They show remarkable learning through social cues

Bumblebees watch and learn from more experienced peers.

Why is recycling so important? The dirty truth behind our trash

We need to change the way we think about waste.

Kids with same-sex parents do just as well, or better, than those with straight parents

This myth has got to go.

This new app can measure trees much faster than manual methods

It uses LiDAR sensors that are incorporated into mobile phones.

Want to have better air in cities? Plant a mixture of trees

Not every tree works the same way.

Solar power and agriculture can work together to improve yield efficiency

The world needs to produce more food and also clean up its energy grids

Fossil fuel companies donate millions to US universities

Universities have downplayed the negative impacts of fossil fuel emissions.

Japan recounted its islands and found 7,000 it didn't know it had

It doubles the total number of islands in the country

Archaeologists discover secret tunnel inside the Great Pyramid of Giza

It could have been created to distribute the pyramid’s weight.

The whitest feathers in the world? Look no further than woodcocks

The feathers are even more reflective than those from snowy owls.

New sunscreen formula offers hope for coral reefs in crisis

It’s only a prototype but it could provide some help for corals in dire need.

SUVs now release more carbon emissions than most countries

Big cars are a big problem to the environment -- and we don't really need them.

Air pollution from natural sources is set to increase as the planet warms

Not all pollution comes from people

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