Bitter substances spoil the appetite of oak moth caterpillars
Trees have a huge arsenal of ways to keep the pests that attack them under control. In the course of evolution, for example, some English oaks (Quercus robur) have developed the ability to release volatile signaling substances when attacked by oak mo.....»»
Moth wing–inspired sound absorbing wallpaper in sight after breakthrough
Experts at the University of Bristol have discovered that the scales on moth wings act as excellent sound absorbers even when placed on an artificial surface......»»
Team uses hot water to form photocatalyst
The production of chemical substances normally requires environmentally harmful solvents. After the research group of Miriam Unterlass, professor of solid state chemistry at the University of Konstanz, produced organic substances without harmful subs.....»»
Can we make graphite from coal? Researchers start by finding new carbon solid
As the world's appetite for carbon-based materials like graphite increases, Ohio University researchers presented evidence this week for a new carbon solid they named "amorphous graphite.".....»»
Researchers can customize cavities in new porous material
Researchers at the University of Gothenburg have produced a porous and stable material in which the cavities can be used to store various substances. The material can be used both in the pharmaceutical industry and for filtration at the molecular lev.....»»
Waymo Is Teaming Up With Uber On Autonomous Trucking
Waymo and Uber, former legal foes and bitter rivals in the autonomous vehicle space, are teaming up to speed up the adoption of driverless trucks. The Verge reports: Waymo is integrating Uber Freight, the ride-hail company's truck brokerage, into the.....»»
Antagonistic interactions of plant defense compounds
A combined defense of different chemical defense substances could result in a negative interaction and mutual detoxification, according to researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology in a new study, appearing in Proceedings of the Na.....»»
Google"s Chrome Team Evaluates Retrofitting Temporal Memory Safety on C++
"C++ allows for writing high-performance applications but this comes at a price, security..." So says Google's Chrome security team in a recent blog post, adding that in general, "While there is appetite for different languages than C++ with stronger.....»»
The history of Lake Cahuilla before the Salton Sea
Today, the Salton Sea is an eerie place. Its mirror-like surface belies the toxic stew within. Fish skeletons line its shores and the ruins of a once thriving vacation playground is a reminder of better days. But long before agricultural runoff spoil.....»»
CVS Will Stop Filling Controlled-Substance Prescriptions for Cerebral, Done
CVS Health will stop filling prescriptions for controlled substances ordered by clinicians working for telehealth startups Cerebral and Done Health starting Thursday, a move that will impact thousands of patients. From a report: A CVS spokesman confi.....»»
Dolphins Rub against Mucus-Oozing Corals to Soothe Skin
This “gorgoning” releases antibacterial compounds and other substances that dolphins could be using to self-medicate -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
PFAS chemicals do not last forever
Once dubbed "forever chemicals," per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, might be in the market for a new nickname......»»
"Moth motorways" could help resist climate change impact
Moths struggling to move north to adapt to climate change in the U.K. could be assisted by pinpointing areas where habitat restoration can give them a smoother journey......»»
Telehealth Startup Cerebral Halts Controlled Substance Prescriptions
Mental health startup Cerebral will no longer prescribe most controlled substances, The Wall Street Journal reported. From a report: The embattled company is facing investigations from the US Department of Justice and the Drug Enforcement Administrat.....»»
Sugar aversion hampers cockroach coupling
A new study from North Carolina State University shows the behavioral mechanism behind a sweet cockroach mating ritual that takes a bitter turn, resulting in rejected males......»»
Download guide: Evaluating third-party security platforms
A comprehensive third-party security program can align your vendor’s security with your internal security controls and risk appetite. Such a program can also help you remediate risk if your vendors fall short. And the right third-party security man.....»»
Climate change is pushing the pine beauty moth northward 50 years ahead of earlier predictions
In Finland, climate change is causing the pine pest Panolis flammea, or pine beauty moth, to shift its range northward 50 years ahead of predictions. Changes in both the distribution and size of the pine beauty moth population are linked to higher te.....»»
Hydroponic native plants to detox PFAS-contaminated water
They're the non-stick on Teflon cookware, the stain resistance in Scotchgard, and the suppression factor in firefighting foam, but while the staying power of PFAS chemicals was once revered, it's now infamous as PFAS substances continue to infiltrate.....»»
Exploring the potential food contamination routes of a newly identified foodborne pathogen
People must consume enough safe and nutritious food to remain alive and healthy. Consumption of unsafe foods, contaminated with harmful bacteria, viruses, parasites, or chemical substances, is responsible for more than 200 diseases, ranging from diar.....»»
Why wealthy countries and companies need to do more to clean up global toxic chemical pollution
Keeping the environment safe is a shared responsibility between nations. But when it comes to harmful substances, especially persistent organic pollutants, advanced industrial nations should put more effort into reducing their global impacts......»»
All 24 of Playdate’s included games, reviewed
The system's $179 price includes a ton of games. Spoil their surprises here. Enlarge / This is your last chance to turn back before finding out what all these Playdate game icons mean. (credit: Panic / Sam Machkovech) If you'r.....»»