Why Do Cows Burp Up So Much Planet-Warming Methane? A Newly Discovered Structure in Their Gut Microbes Could Be a Culprit
The “hydrogenobody” is an organelle inside certain microorganisms that live in a special stomach chamber in cattle, sheep and goats, according to a new study Sara Hashemi | Daily Correspondent May 4, 2026 12:02 p.m. Cattle are a major driver of methane emissions. Thomas Barwick via Getty Images Cows are famous for belching methane, a heat-trapping gas that’s contributing to […]