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Dry January is a time when many drinkers choose to rest their livers and focus on their health. But that doesn’t mean sacrificing fun, according to local Steve Schneiter. Schneiter is the founder of the Denver Microbrew Tour, which has taken drinkers on walking tours of some of the city’s hottest brewery districts – samples included – since 2009. This month, he’s adding a sober-friendly twist with his first Dry January Mocktail Tour. The excursions (which are only scheduled through January) take attendees to bars in…

In case you need it, here’s another reason to go all-in on Dry January: Scientists with the World Health Organization found that reducing or eliminating alcohol consumption can lower your risk of oral and related cancers. The findings are the latest to indicate that even modest drinking isn’t harmless.Let’s Eat a Chocolate Xbox ControllerScientists at the WHO’s International Agency for Research on Cancer produced a special report, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, in which they reviewed data from dozens of…

Researchers have developed a single-dose powdered vaccine that is inhaled directly into the lungs to produce an effective immune response. The vaccine can deliver multiple antigens, meaning one dose could provide broad-spectrum protection against several respiratory viruses.The arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic has led to advances in vaccine technologies, including the now well-known mRNA vaccines. Most of these are administered by intramuscular injection, which produces a humoral – a body fluid, not cell-based – immunity…

Ola Electric, a major player in India’s burgeoning electric scooter market, has made significant adjustments to its sales targets for the years 2023-2025, cutting them by more than half and postponing its profitability goal by a year. This move comes in response to a reduction in government incentives, leading to an increase in the prices of e-scooters. The modified targets align with Ola Electric’s planned $700 million IPO. The Indian government’s unexpected decision to slash cash incentives for e-scooter buyers in…

The University of Leeds has developed a novel saliva substitute that is up to five times more effective than existing products. This new technology, utilizing microgel and hydrogel components, offers improved moisture retention and comfort for individuals with dry mouth, promising significant benefits in healthcare and quality of life.Proof of concept of new material for long-lasting relief from dry mouth conditions.A novel aqueous lubricant technology designed to help people who suffer from a dry mouth is between four…

Have you noticed fewer mosquitoes in your community this summer? You aren't alone. Taz Stuart, an entomologist who works with the N.W.T. government, said mosquito populations throughout the territory are, generally speaking, lower than average. That's because most types of mosquitoes "love water," and conditions in parts of the territory have been hot and dry instead. It's still early in the season, though, he said."If you could give me a crystal ball and tell me when it's going to rain, where and how much, then I can…

Conceptual experimental design for testing the influence of fire on the Amazon regrowth potential. After bringing climate and vegetation into equilibrium over 1,500 years under historical atmospheric CO2 concentrations (spin-up phase), for two model set-ups (with and without fire), all trees in the Amazon region are removed and only grass can grow for 250 simulation years (grassland phase). It is followed by another 250 simulation years where trees are…

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain An El Niño event has arrived, according to the World Meteorological Organization, raising fears of record high global temperatures, extreme weather and, in Australia, a severe fire season. The El Niño is a reminder that bushfires are part of Australian life—especially as human-caused global warming…

Welcome to the TechCrunch Exchange, a weekly startups-and-markets newsletter. It’s inspired by the daily TechCrunch+ column where it gets its name. Want it in your inbox every Saturday? Sign up here. The start of a new season is always a good time to revisit past predictions and look for new topics to track. Today, dry powder and university spinouts. — Anna Record levels of dry powder in Europe? In November of last year, PitchBook made so many predictions on venture capital and private equity in…

Air India SATS, the airport services management company has introduced India's first Robotic Dry Wash Service for aircraft exterior finish. AISATS has launched 'AeroWash' in collaboration with AeroTech Support Services. The company claims that AeroWash system harnesses advanced robotic technology to offer mechanized and efficient exterior cleaning for aircraft. With its wireless remote control operation and lightweight, flexible brush, AeroWash ensures superior cleaning results while maintaining the utmost safety for the…