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Gut bacteria metabolites reveal new intestinal inflammation treatment
New Stanford University research has homed in on two specific gut bacteria-produced metabolites that may protect against the intestinal inflammation associated with
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Unique bladder-brewery condition causes woman to pee alcohol
Doctors at the University of Pittsburgh are reporting a bizarre case of a woman who urinates alcohol. The medical mystery confounded scientists when the woman showed none
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Study finds ride-hailing trips result in 69 percent more CO2 emissions
As ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft have surged in popularity in the past decade, so too has the emissions arising from the transportation sector,
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Case studies highlight unexpected results of massive LSD overdoses
A new article in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs describes three cases of accidental high LSD overdoses resulting in strangely positive outcomes, including
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Global seed bank gets largest deposit since it first opened
The Svalbard Global Seed Vault has received a major a new deposit of seeds from several hundred plant species. In a formal ceremony on February 25, 2020, hosted by the Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg and attended by international dignitaries,
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Wearable device shown to predict worsening heart health
Heart failure isn't necessarily something that happens all at once, but is instead an ongoing condition that has to be monitored. A new wearable device is designed to help, by preemptively detecting changes that could
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Infection test kit detects bacteria and advises on antibiotics
The treatment of infections can be challenging, as it takes some time to determine if harmful bacteria are even present, and to then figure out which antibiotic would work best. A
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Archaeologists use laser tech to reveal secrets of 100-km Maya road
Archaeologists have used laser technology to map a 100-km (62-mile) Maya stone road that could have been built 1,300 years ago to help with the
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Light-activated mouthwash kills cavity-causing bacteria
For many cavity-prone people, tooth-brushing often just isn't enough. It was with such folks in mind that a new mouthwash-based system was recently developed, which reportedly
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Synth hacker helps Gibson Les Paul go MIDI mad
He's transformed an old bike into a rolling synth, smashed up a microwave to make a sparky drum, and more recently turned a games console into a music machine. Now Sam Battle of Look Mum No
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Huawei reveals faster foldable phone, with reworked hinge
A year after entering the foldable phone arena with the Mate X, Huawei has announced the next flavor. The Mate Xs looks pretty much the same as before but gains a faster processor
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Concept art gallery would provide hydroelectric power
Margot Krasojević has unveiled a new conceptual work, and as we've come to expect from the architect, it's thought-provoking, abstract, and ambitious. The proposal envisions a coastal
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The million dollar cars: 2020 Amelia Island collectible car auctions
Now firmly entrenched behind only Pebble Beach as the largest single collectible car celebration in America, Amelia Island is a concours event of the highest order, and in the monied environs
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Geodesic cabins offer energy-efficient dwellings for adventure lovers
French architectural firm FUGU, which specializes in creating unique Alpine structures, has revealed a series of geodesic cabins that are energy-efficient and designed for adventure lovers.
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Air New Zealand plane to moonlight as aerial climate monitor for NASA
NASA and Air New Zealand have entered a first-of-a-kind agreement that will see the carrier equip one of its Q300 aircraft with special receivers to gather data for
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