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Gut microbiome serves as a “second brain” regulating our bodies

Published:26.03.25 — The microorganisms in our intestines play an important role in many bodily processes, from digestion to emotions, and are a key factor in our overall health. A number of modern diseases could be traced to disturbances in the gut microbiome.

Can energy-hungry AI help cut our energy use?

Published:24.03.25 — It takes ten times more electricity for ChatGPT to respond to a prompt than for Google to carry out a standard search. Still, researchers are struggling to get a grasp on the energy implications of generative artificial intelligence both now and going forward.

Glacier melt puts unique microbial ecosystems under threat

Published:21.03.25 — A pioneering study has revealed how climate change is impacting glacier-fed streams and the essential microbiomes they contain – which could change radically by the end of this century.