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Analysis of 85 animals reveals which are best at holding their alcohol

Analysis of 85 animals reveals which are best at holding their alcohol

28 April 2020

Humans, chimpanzees, gorillas and bats have evolved to be good at metabolising alcohol, according to a study that suggests many mammals can get drunk
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A scientific guide to the resolutions that are really worth the effort

2 January 2019

Being a better you needn't be as hard as you think. From more sleep, to snacking smarter and ditching the gym - we put 10 New Year's resolutions to the test

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