Allergic to seafood? Don"t eat swarming cicadas, US warns
Multiple recipes featuring cicadas have surfaced in the United States as billions of the bugs emerge from 17 years underground, prompting authorities to warn the hungry and curious to think twice before taking a bite......»»
Scientists reveal foodcrust archaeology through molecule excavation
A lipid and proteomic study of ancient carbonized material (foodcrust) on pottery from the Taihu Lake region of eastern China has revealed the presence of rice, seafood consumption, various pottery functions, as well as the southward spread and plant.....»»
Pesticide residue from farms and towns is ending up in fresh oysters
For years, oysters have been lauded as one of the most sustainable and healthy seafood options. But our food is only as healthy as the environment it is grown in......»»
Climate change is further reducing fish stocks with worrisome implications for global food supplies
The health benefits of eating seafood are appreciated in many cultures which rely upon it to provide critical nutrients vital to our physical and mental development and health. Eating fish and shellfish provides significant benefits to neurological d.....»»
Buy now, pay later: Consumer credit researcher warns of overspending risks this Christmas
As the festive season approaches, Dr. Joy Malala, a consumer credit researcher from the University of Warwick, sheds light on the heightened financial burden faced by vulnerable families during this period......»»
Military geographic data is being stolen in data breaches, China warns
China has blamed 'foreign software' for a number of data breaches including sophisticated geographical information on its military and transport infrastructure.....»»
FTC warns QR codes can steal money and install malware
QR codes are great for convenience, but how often do you check where they're taking you?.....»»
Interior Department weighs in on Miami Wilds fight, warns critical bat habitat at risk
Hours before a planned vote on the Miami Wilds water park, federal wildlife regulators released a letter declaring the development site "environmentally sensitive" and likely "essential" for protecting an endangered bat......»»
World-first system to monitor the "seafood basket" of Australia
Australia's national science agency, CSIRO, has completed initial testing of a 'weather service' for water quality in the Spencer Gulf in South Australia—which provides much of the country's seafood—with plans to use the technology in local seafo.....»»
Public bodies "overwhelmed" at having to implement human rights laws, study warns
Staff members at public bodies can be "overwhelmed" by having to implement human rights laws into the working of their organization when those members are in "awe" of legislation, a new study warns......»»
Climate tipping points are nearer than you think. Our new report warns of catastrophic risk
It's now almost inevitable that 2023 will be the warmest year ever recorded by humans, probably the warmest for at least 125,000 years......»»
New research reveals a fishing threshold for reef resilience
Coral reefs are the most biodiverse systems in the sea and central to the life of many coastal human communities. Half a billion people rely on coral reefs for protection from storms, provision of seafood as well as promotion of tourism and recreatio.....»»
Roar of cicadas was so loud, it was picked up by fiber-optic cables
Brood X made itself known in a way that could change how we monitor insect populations. Enlarge / BUZZ BUZZ BUZZ BUZZ (credit: astrida via Getty Images) One of the world’s most peculiar test beds stretches above Prince.....»»
Botany must feature more prominently on the school curriculum to promote awareness of climate change, study warns
Children must be taught more about the importance of plants if education about climate change and sustainability is to be effective, experts have warned......»»
25M homes will lose broadband discounts if Congress keeps stalling, FCC warns
Funding calls get increasingly urgent as program would run out of money in April. Enlarge / Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel during a House Energy and Commerce Committee Subcommittee hearing on Mar.....»»
Severe outbreak tied to cantaloupe sickens 117 in 34 states; half hospitalized
Back away from your cantaloupe if you don't know the brand, the CDC warns. Enlarge / Containers with cut cantaloupe in a cooler case. (credit: Getty | Ben Hasty) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warnin.....»»
FDA warns chemical company not to mix brake cleaner into hand sanitizer
It's not the first time the regulatory agency chided the chemical company for this. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Jena Ardell) A chemical manufacturing facility in Wisconsin has drawn the ire of the Food and Drug Admin.....»»
Measuring periodical cicadas" chorus with fiber optic cables
Hung from a common utility pole, a fiber optic cable—the kind bringing high-speed internet to more and more American households—can be turned into a sensor to detect temperature changes, vibrations, and even sound, through an emerging technology.....»»
Every Bitcoin payment "uses a swimming pool of water"
As billions face water shortages, a new study warns of the cryptocurrency's thirst for water......»»
What kind of seafood is morally ethical to eat?
Do you like cod, shrimp, salmon, crab or pollock (also known as fish sticks)? Of course you do. Do you shop at Walmart, Costco, Kroger or Albertsons for fish? Who doesn't? Do you eat at one of the more than 400,000 restaurants supplied by food distri.....»»
Crunch time for cookie use, watchdog warns
Some big websites have been given 30 days to make it easier for users to reject cookies......»»