Science

October 4, 2026

Research Suggests That Singing With Other People May Have Surprising Health Benefits

There may be a hidden benefit to using something that we’re born with: our voices. While humans have been singing forever, with some theories linking singing to the earliest uses of our voices, more recent research suggests surprising health benefits to singing in community with others. With biohacking tips and tricks more popular than ever, you may be able to skip the cold plunge and try singing with your local choir instead.

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September 23, 2026

Researchers Make a Protein-Rich, Perfectly Edible Cookie Out of Plastic Bottles

Plastic pollution and food insecurity are two of the biggest issues humankind will have to deal with in the coming decades. Worried about the outlook, a team of researchers at Southern Illinois University (SIU) Carbondale have gotten to work on a novel solution that can begin to tackle these two problems simultaneously. The scientists have turned plastic bottles into protein-rich, perfectly edible cookies. To achieve this, the researchers turned to microbes; particularly, to programmed yeasts.

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September 18, 2026

Scientists Say This Cow-Free Milk Could Use Up to 96% Less Land Than Dairy Farming

From oat to almond to soy, there are more alternatives to cow’s milk than ever before. But scientists are exploring another option that is a little different from the plant-based milks already lining grocery store shelves. Using a process known as precision fermentation, researchers can produce the same proteins found in dairy milk, but without the need for a cow.

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