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Rachelle Abbott

Tech & Science Daily: The new pill designed to stop you from getting a hangover

The new pill designed to stop you from getting a hangover

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A pill that claims to be able to rid you of a hangover is now on sale in the UK.

The supplement, created by probiotic firm Myrkl, rapidly breaks down alcohol in the gut before it reaches the liver.

The CEO of Myrkl has stressed that it would help “moderate drinkers” rather than those planning to get drunk.

The British Army says an investigation is underway after its YouTube and Twitter accounts were hacked.

The account was changed back to normal by Sunday evening - an army spokesperson said they’re taking the breach “extremely seriously”.

Kew Gardens has spoken to Tech & Science Daily about a new type of Giant Waterlily, which they say is new to science.

Research lead, Alex Monro, said the plant has grown at Kew gardens for over 177 years, but was only recently revealed as a new type of plant thanks to new data and expertise.

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