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AI Predicts Whisky Aromas and Origins with Over 90 Percent Accuracy
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging have successfully demonstrated how AI can identify the aromas and origins of whiskies with remarkable accuracy. By analysing the chemical compositions of 16 US and Scottish whiskies, the AI achieved over 90% accuracy in distinguishing between the two, surpassing human exp...
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Do Atoms Really Touch? Science Explains Their Complex Interactions
The question of whether atoms ever truly "touch" depends on overlapping electron clouds rather than physical surfaces. According to Christopher Baird of West Texas A&M University, atomic "touching" is different from everyday physical contact. Atoms lack defined outer surfaces, and their interaction signals the start of physical effects like bonding...
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How Does Leukaemia Affect The Body: Lookout For These Signs Of Health Deterioration
The precise origin of leukaemia remains unclear, but risk factors encompass genetics, exposure to specific chemicals, and radiation. Timely detection of symptoms can significantly improve outcomes, making it essential to remain alert to alterations in health.
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This Short-Horned Lizard Squirts Toxic Blood From its Eyes
The Greater Short-Horned Lizard, often called the "horny toad," is notable for its unique defensive strategies. When threatened, it can squirt a jet of blood from its eyes, reaching distances of up to 5 feet. This startling display confuses predators and provides a crucial escape opportunity. Additionally, the lizard can inflate its body, appearing...
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How Coffee Grounds Can Help Grow Your Kitchen Garden
By utilizing your used coffee grounds as a natural fertilizer, you can reduce waste, save money, and contribute to a healthier garden or indoor plant collection.
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Everyday Chemicals Seep Into Bloodstream Through Skin: Study
Scientists at the University of Birmingham have discovered that "forever chemicals," specifically PFAS, can be absorbed through human skin.
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Eating Samosa, Burger When Stressed Out Can Fuel Anxiety: Study
The study found that in animals, a high-fat diet disrupts resident gut bacteria, alters behaviour and influences brain chemicals in ways that increase anxiety.
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People Are Breathing In Cancer-Causing Chemicals In Their Cars, Study Finds
People are breathing cancer-causing chemicals when they're in their car, a new research has found.
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Do The Mangoes You Eat Contain Carbide? 4 Easy Tips To Find Out
Carbide in Mangoes: You will often find elders at home asking if the mangoes they are buying have carbide - a chemical used to ripen mangoes artificially. It is bad for health too.
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Love Seafood? Beware of 'Forever Chemicals', Warn Scientists
While consuming lobsters, shrimp, tuna, and other kinds of seafood may be good to boost your Omega-3 levels, eating them more frequently can increase the risk of exposure to a group of industrial chemicals.
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Love Tuna, Shrimp, Lobsters? Beware Of "Forever Chemicals", Says Study
While consuming seafood may be good to boost your Omega-3 levels, eating them more frequently can increase the risk of exposure to a group of industrial chemicals called per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances, also known as "forever chemicals".
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What Is "Chroming", Latest Social Media Trend That Killed 11-Year-Old Boy
An 11-year-old boy died after trying the ‘chroming’ trend, inhaling toxic chemicals that experts warn can lead to serious health issues, including brain damage and cardiac arrest.
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China Warns Against Selling Of Narcotic Producing Chemicals After US Deal
China's narcotics control agency has warned against the manufacture and sale of substances that can be used to make illegal drugs, a day after President Xi Jinping said China would stem the export of items used to make the opioid fentanyl.
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Eat Your Way To A Happier You: How Food Affects Your Mood And Mind
Your brain is like a busy conductor, directing your thoughts, feelings, and body's activities nonstop, even while you're asleep. To keep this conductor going, it needs a steady supply of energy, and that energy mainly comes from the food you eat.
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Managing Uric Acid Levels: The 5 Foods You Should Skip
Uric acid can accumulate in the blood when the body fails to metabolize purines and flush out these chemicals on time. Read on.
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AI Predicts Whisky Aromas and Origins with Over 90 Percent Accuracy
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging have successfully demonstrated how AI can identify the aromas and origins of whiskies with remarkable accuracy. By analysing the chemical compositions of 16 US and Scottish whiskies, the AI achieved over 90% accuracy in distinguishing between the two, surpassing human exp...
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Do Atoms Really Touch? Science Explains Their Complex Interactions
The question of whether atoms ever truly "touch" depends on overlapping electron clouds rather than physical surfaces. According to Christopher Baird of West Texas A&M University, atomic "touching" is different from everyday physical contact. Atoms lack defined outer surfaces, and their interaction signals the start of physical effects like bonding...
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How Does Leukaemia Affect The Body: Lookout For These Signs Of Health Deterioration
The precise origin of leukaemia remains unclear, but risk factors encompass genetics, exposure to specific chemicals, and radiation. Timely detection of symptoms can significantly improve outcomes, making it essential to remain alert to alterations in health.
-
This Short-Horned Lizard Squirts Toxic Blood From its Eyes
The Greater Short-Horned Lizard, often called the "horny toad," is notable for its unique defensive strategies. When threatened, it can squirt a jet of blood from its eyes, reaching distances of up to 5 feet. This startling display confuses predators and provides a crucial escape opportunity. Additionally, the lizard can inflate its body, appearing...
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How Coffee Grounds Can Help Grow Your Kitchen Garden
By utilizing your used coffee grounds as a natural fertilizer, you can reduce waste, save money, and contribute to a healthier garden or indoor plant collection.
-
Everyday Chemicals Seep Into Bloodstream Through Skin: Study
Scientists at the University of Birmingham have discovered that "forever chemicals," specifically PFAS, can be absorbed through human skin.
-
Eating Samosa, Burger When Stressed Out Can Fuel Anxiety: Study
The study found that in animals, a high-fat diet disrupts resident gut bacteria, alters behaviour and influences brain chemicals in ways that increase anxiety.
-
People Are Breathing In Cancer-Causing Chemicals In Their Cars, Study Finds
People are breathing cancer-causing chemicals when they're in their car, a new research has found.
-
Do The Mangoes You Eat Contain Carbide? 4 Easy Tips To Find Out
Carbide in Mangoes: You will often find elders at home asking if the mangoes they are buying have carbide - a chemical used to ripen mangoes artificially. It is bad for health too.
-
Love Seafood? Beware of 'Forever Chemicals', Warn Scientists
While consuming lobsters, shrimp, tuna, and other kinds of seafood may be good to boost your Omega-3 levels, eating them more frequently can increase the risk of exposure to a group of industrial chemicals.
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Love Tuna, Shrimp, Lobsters? Beware Of "Forever Chemicals", Says Study
While consuming seafood may be good to boost your Omega-3 levels, eating them more frequently can increase the risk of exposure to a group of industrial chemicals called per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances, also known as "forever chemicals".
-
What Is "Chroming", Latest Social Media Trend That Killed 11-Year-Old Boy
An 11-year-old boy died after trying the ‘chroming’ trend, inhaling toxic chemicals that experts warn can lead to serious health issues, including brain damage and cardiac arrest.
-
China Warns Against Selling Of Narcotic Producing Chemicals After US Deal
China's narcotics control agency has warned against the manufacture and sale of substances that can be used to make illegal drugs, a day after President Xi Jinping said China would stem the export of items used to make the opioid fentanyl.
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Eat Your Way To A Happier You: How Food Affects Your Mood And Mind
Your brain is like a busy conductor, directing your thoughts, feelings, and body's activities nonstop, even while you're asleep. To keep this conductor going, it needs a steady supply of energy, and that energy mainly comes from the food you eat.
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Managing Uric Acid Levels: The 5 Foods You Should Skip
Uric acid can accumulate in the blood when the body fails to metabolize purines and flush out these chemicals on time. Read on.
