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New research from an international team of scientists has found an old drug, used for over half a century to treat alcoholism, could be repurposed as a useful anti-obesity medication. The animal study saw the drug prevent obesity and improve metabolic … Continue reading Old alcoholism drug shows potential as new anti-obesity treatment
It’s the end of the academic semester for many students around the globe, so here comes the flurry of DIY projects. Always a great time to check out all the cool hacks from our readers all over the world. One project that piques our interest comes courtesy of [Jason Ummel] …read more
New research from a team of Canadian anthropologists is suggesting a famously debunked story about drunken elephants may have a kernel of truth in it after all. The researchers investigated a number of mammals for the presence of a genetic mutation lin… Continue reading Genetic study rekindles the myth of the drunken elephants
New animal research from scientists at the Medical University of South Carolina has found binge drinking can be controlled by blocking a key brain region linked to emotion-related behavior. The mouse studies suggest blocking certain opioid receptors in… Continue reading Brain region that influences binge drinking identified
A good night out is all too often followed by a bad day. Most of us would probably reach for a glass of water and some greasy food over a herbal remedy that’s claimed to be a hangover cure, but dihydromyricetin (DHM) does seem to have some effect. And … Continue reading Scientists uncover metabolic mechanisms behind herbal “hangover cure”
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 of the other regular signs of excessive alcohol consumption, leading them to conc… Continue reading Unique bladder-brewery condition causes woman to pee alcohol
[MJKZZ] sends in this entertaining little tutorial on building a small automated cannon out of a syringe.
He starts the build off by modifying an arc lighter, the fancy kind one might use to light a fire on a windy day, so that it can be controlled by a micro-controller. …read more
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Many alcoholic beverages are aged in barrels for long periods of time. The aim is to impart flavors from the wood of the barrel into the liquid, and allow a whole host of chemical reactions to happen, changing the character of the taste. However, this takes time, and time is …read more
For the daring tippler, scientists from Ukraine and the University of Portsmouth led by Professor Jim Smith have distilled an artisan “radioactive-free” vodka made from ingredients from the Exclusion Zone around the Chernobyl nuclear reactor … Continue reading Scientists distill radioactive-free vodka from Chernobyl Exclusion Zone
A tiny artificial tongue which can identify individual whiskies by taste has been invented by a team of engineers from – of course – the University of Glasgow. The device could mean big things for drink makers wanting to ensure a consistent p… Continue reading Scottish artificial tongue can tell a dram from a sham