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March 20, 2018

Craft beer may get cheaper thanks to GM yeast with hoppy flavour

A genetically engineered yeast makes beer that tastes of hops, without using any hops – and it could make beer cheaper and more environmentally friendly

March 22, 2017

What’s the Point of Going to Space if You Don’t Make Booze?

Here's how astronauts can make liquor without breaking the laws of physics. The post What's the Point of Going to Space if You Don't Make Booze? appeared first on WIRED.

January 1, 2017

The Science Behind Explosive Hangover Poops

If you celebrate New Year's Eve with champagne and shots, chances are you may spend the first day of the new year on the toilet. The post The Science Behind Explosive Hangover Poops appeared first on WIRED.

September 22, 2016

The Muddled Link Between Booze and Cancer

Alcohol’s potential health benefits may have been grossly oversold by industry-funded research—distracting consumers from the realities of cancer risk. The post The Muddled Link Between Booze and Cancer appeared first on WIRED.

January 8, 2016

Bottle and a half of wine is new UK weekly alcohol limit

Cancer risk prompts cuts to recommended limit for alcohol consumption – but report warns even drinking at this level isn’t completely safe