Are your strawberries bland? Pesticides could be to blame
Have you ever bitten into a plump, red strawberry, only to find it bland and watery? Certain pesticides might be responsible. A team reporting in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry has found that two common strawberry fungicides can impac.....»»
Opinion: iPad sees year-over-year sales decline – I blame iPadOS for that
Last week, Apple released its earnings report for the second quarter of the year, which ended in March. While the company just launched a new iPad Air with the M1 chip, Center Stage, and 5G support, numbers show that the iPad is generating less mone.....»»
Opinion: iPad sees year-over-year sales decline, I blame iPadOS for that
Last week, Apple released its earnings report for the second quarter of the year, which ended in March. While the company just launched a new iPad Air with the M1 chip, Center Stage, and 5G support, numbers show that the iPad is generating less mone.....»»
"Genshin Impact" update is delayed, players speculate as to why
Genshin Impact, one of our favorite video games of 2020, has announced the delay of its latest update 2.7. Players suspect that government-mandated COVID-19 lockdowns in Shanghai, where developer miHoYo is based, may be to blame. In past week, restri.....»»
Root system significantly affects soil water movement in banana plantation
Xishuangbanna is one of the most suitable areas for banana cultivation in China. Heavy application of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and irrigation in banana plantations has disturbed the soil environment. However, the basic characteristics of soi.....»»
Sustainable strategies to treat urban runoff
We know the lakes and rivers in and around urban environments are contaminated by plastic debris, detergents, pesticides, heavy metals and other contaminants, but new research is showing that urban runoff toxicity is ill-defined and potentially under.....»»
Colombian researchers seek safety for bees in urban jungle
Far from the flowery fields that are their natural home, honey bees imperiled by pesticides in rural Colombia are finding sanctuary on university campuses in the bustling capital Bogota......»»
A new threat emerges for US lakes and rivers. Your lawn or toilet may be partly to blame
Runoff from roads, lawns, farms and old septic tanks is polluting US waterways, driving harmful algae blooms......»»
Researchers" novel tool to help develop safer pesticides
The majority of commercial chemicals that enter the market in the United States every year have insufficient health and safety data. For pesticides, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency uses a variety of techniques to fill data gaps in order to e.....»»
Philosopher analyzes guilt and blame in new research
When you do something for which you are to blame, how long are you actually blameworthy for your misdeed? Does culpability evaporate once you are forgiven? These are among the questions one Florida State University philosopher is tackling in a new ar.....»»
Dynamics of an impacting emulsion droplet: The influence of materials science in agriculture
Emulsions of oil-based pesticides are widely used in agriculture, although they are a major environmental and health hazard because they bounce off plant surfaces due to their hydrophobic nature, resulting in the pollution of water and soil. In a new.....»»
New book debunks myth of "Dickensian poverty"
A new book reveals that the perception of 19th-century British working-class homes as being sparse and squalid is far from being universally true, and popular writers of the time, such as Charles Dickens, are partly to blame for stereotypes that stil.....»»
What’s New in Android 13 Developer Preview 2?
Can’t say I blame you for still not installing the Android 13 Developer Preview just yet – this stuff is currently only meant for developers. However, this is the list of everything new in Android 13 Developer Preview 2, so that you know.....»»
The 42-inch LG C2 OLED isn’t as bright as other OLED TVs - blame science
Both use LG OLED panels. Both have the LG Alpha a9 Gen 5 processor. But that doesn’t mean the 42-inch and the 55-inch C2 OLED are identical......»»
The EPA May Extend the Use of Pesticides that Paralyze Bees
Later this year, the agency will decide whether to allow four chemicals, which have been banned in Europe, to continue being used on US farms......»»
Ukraine Alleges Russia Is Planning "Terrorist" Incident At Chernobyl
According to the latest updates from CNN, Ukraine's defense ministry claims Russia is planning to carry out "some sort of terrorist attack at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant" and blame Ukraine. The plant is currently without power and under Russian.....»»
Teachers are leaving the classroom, but the pandemic is not yet to blame
The pandemic disrupted the daily operations of schools across the country, but is not responsible for teachers leaving the classroom—so far, at least—according to a Texas A&M University expert on teacher success and retention......»»
Blame game over Orange County oil spill heats up as pipeline company sues shipping firms
Two cargo ships that allegedly dragged an oil pipeline with their anchors during a winter storm should be held liable for a disastrous October oil spill that sent thousands of gallons of crude into the waters off Orange County, the operator of the ru.....»»
Snail competition leads to fewer parasites that cause schistosomiasis
Schistosomiasis is a debilitating disease caused by a parasitic worm that develops in freshwater snails before infecting people. Knocking back snail populations with pesticides is one method to control the spread of the disease, also known as "snail.....»»
Pixel 7 Pro leaked renders suggest more of the same from Google
Google bid farewell to its safe but bland phone design with the launch of its Pixel 6 and 6 Pro. Although not as sleek-looking as other rivals in the Android/iOS space, the square design and dual-tone finish became instantly recognizable and unique t.....»»
Shaping the catalysts of the future
From the pharmaceutical industry to pesticides and construction materials, man-made materials are indispensable in many areas of our lives. Their production requires long and time-consuming chemical transformations. A new, more environmentally friend.....»»