WEIRD SCIENCE

Bacteria in fermented foods may improve bad breath

Several types of probiotic bacteria may reduce signs of bad breath, according to a new meta-study.  Depositphotos – By Rich Haridy 2022 Dec 21 – A newly published meta-analysis, encompassing seven studies and nearly 300 subjects, has found certain types of bacteria found in …

 

Iguana on power trip causes large-scale outage

Invasive reptile scuttles into electric substation in Florida, frying power and itself. Iguanas are considered an invasive species in Florida, where they are notorious for disrupting traffic. Photograph: Mike Stocker/AP– Guardian staff Last modified on 2022 Dec 09 – This rebel reptile had …