Coming soon: world’s first ‘green’ tires
Partnerships between tire companies and biotechnology firms have led to the development world’s first ‘green’ tires made from sugar
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New therapeutic target against atherosclerosis identified
Scientists have found a possible new therapeutic target against atherosclerosis resulting from a diet high in fat and cholesterol
Detox diets’ ‘health boost’ claims unfounded, says expert
A leading scientist has rubbished claims that so-called “detox” diets can boost health and cleanse the body of chemicals
Carbon dioxide turned Antarctica into ice 34 million years ago
A new study claims that plunge in CO2 put the freeze on Antarctica, as Atmospheric carbon dioxide levels plunged by 40% before and during the formation of the Antarctic ice sheet 34 million years ago
How petrol-eating mushrooms can decontaminate our planet
By using bacteria to stimulate the exceptional growth capacity of certain plants and microscopic mushrooms
Gene responsible for maintaining steady weight uncovered
Scientists from the Florida campus of The Scripps Research Institute have discovered a specific gene that plays an important role in keeping a steady balance between our food intake and energy
Freezing point of water pegged at minus 55F
The lowest temperature liquid water can reach before it becomes ice is -55 degrees Fahrenheit, a new study has suggested
Soon, lose weight by simply chewing gum after meals
A team of scientists is trying to develop a chewing gum that may assist individuals in losing weight
Carbon cycling may have been much smaller in last ice age than today
A new study has suggested that carbon cycling might have been much smaller during last ice age than in the current, warmer climate
Drops splash even before they touch surface
Splashing, which plays a pivotal role in the transport of pollutants and the spread of diseases, may occur even before the drop comes in actual contact with the surface
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