Does ginger ale really cure nausea and upset stomach? Here's what doctors and dieticians say

Many people around the world turn to ginger ale when they’re feeling sick — but the bubbly drink may not be an effective treatment method, according to medical and nutrition experts. The ginger-flavored soft drink has long been rumored to be a cure for nausea, upset stomach, vomiting and other gastrointestinal illnesses, though it’s unclear […]

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SpaceX's Starship rocket lifts off for inaugural test flight but explodes midair

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. South Padre Island, Texas CNN  —  SpaceX’s Starship, the most powerful rocket ever built, took off from a launchpad in South Texas at 9:33 a.m. ET Thursday but exploded midair before stage separation. Thursday’s launch […]

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Algorithm uses water vapor to measure wind

Share this Article You are free to share this article under the Attribution 4.0 International license. Researchers have developed an algorithm for measuring wind via water vapor. Wind speed and direction provide clues for forecasting weather patterns. In fact, wind influences cloud formation by bringing water vapor together. The new method could help predict extreme […]

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Louisville shooter left notes revealing part of his goal was to show how easily a mentally ill person can buy a gun in the US, sources say

CNN  —  The shooter who killed five co-workers at a Louisville, Kentucky, bank this month left two very extensive notes – one in his home and one found on him after police killed him in a shootout, according to two law enforcement sources. The notes reveal that part of the shooter’s goal was to show […]

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