Biology
Discovered the animal with the strongest 'alcohol capacity' in the world
Researchers have found that wasps can survive for weeks drinking sugar solutions with ethanol concentrations of up to 80%, something never seen in any other animal.
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Animal world
The ability of wild animals to process alcohol in the wild
Researchers say that not only humans use alcoholic beverages, but even wild animals are 'tired' because alcohol is available in nature, originating from fermented fruits…
Biology
Wasps can 'drink' 80-degree alcohol without any harm
New research shows that oriental hornets have a tolerance for very high concentrations of alcohol, even greater than any other animal.
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How is non-alcoholic beer produced?
Drinking non-alcoholic beer during fun meetings with friends and partners is becoming more and more popular.
Science invention
New invention recycles cotton waste into new high-value fabrics
The new method converts waste cotton fabric into sugar, which can be used to make spandex, nylon or ethanol.
Animal world
New discovery strengthens 'drunk monkey' hypothesis
US scientists have discovered for the first time a primate that consumes and metabolizes ethanol without human intervention.
Health
Drink alcohol or beer more toxic?
On average, in 100 ml of 40-degree alcohol contains 400 g of ethanol, 100 ml of wine has 12 g of ethanol, 100 ml of beer contains 5 g of ethanol.
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Produces alcohol from the air
Air Co. The US claims to have created the world's first 'carbon-negative' vodka by using a solar-powered machine that turns CO2 molecules into ethanol.
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Things to know about E5 gasoline
Since January 1, E5 gasoline has officially replaced RON 92 bio-gasoline nationwide. However, due to the fact that this new fuel is not really understood, many people ar…
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Users do not need to worry about using E5 gasoline
This affirmation is made by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Le Ninh, expert on internal combustion engine and motive mechanics, Nguyen Vice Chairman of Vietnam Automobile Engine…
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Australia: List of series of cars and motorcycles not suitable for E5 gasoline
After many years of preparation, finally, on January 1, 2018, the domestic gasoline market will change, when E5 bio-petrol will replace RON92.
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Discover the unexpected use of beer
According to researchers at Bristol University (UK), one of the most widely used stable petroleum alternatives worldwide is bio-ethanol biofuel.
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What is the benefit of E5 petrol - 'A replacement'?
Comparing E5 and A92 gasoline - Ho Chi Minh City Department of Industry and Trade and local petroleum enterprises and agents are discussing the roadmap to implement the…
Archeology
Evolution helps people drink alcohol
Human ancestors evolved to consume ethanol in fermented fruits about 10 million years ago, before modern humans knew how to produce alcohol.
Biology
Beer brewing residues can be used to produce bio-gasoline
DB Export, a brewery in New Zealand, claims to have successfully built its biofuel