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.....»»
How to find anti-cancer agents
Researchers have developed a novel substance that disables a protein in the cell skeleton, leading to cell death. In this way, substances of this type can prevent, for example, the growth of tumors. To accomplish this, the researchers combined a stru.....»»
New study reveals that exposure to a group of widely used ‘forever chemicals’ may increase diabetes risk in middle-aged women
A new study finds that exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) - a large and diverse group of industrial chemicals found in many everyday products - is associated with an increased risk of developing diabetes in midlife women......»»
Most face masks don"t expose wearers to harmful levels of PFAS, study says
Face masks are important for slowing the spread of COVID-19 and protecting against smoke. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are added to many products to repel fluids, but their presence in face masks hasn't been thoroughly studied. Now, res.....»»
How cells control their borders
Bacteria, fungi, and yeast are very good at excreting useful substances such as weak acids. One way in which they do this is through passive diffusion of molecules across the cell membrane. At the same time, cells need to prevent leakage of numerous.....»»
Checkpoints enable precision in cells" molecule intake
Cells are much more precise in how they ingest substances than previously thought, new research finds, opening the door to potential treatments for several diseases......»»
Want to avoid a bluebottle sting? Here"s how to predict which beach they"ll land on
If you're among the one in six Australians to experience the bitter pain of a marine stinger such as a bluebottle, you'll know how quickly they can end a fun day at the beach......»»
Dangerous Chemicals In Food Wrappers At Fast-Food Restaurants, Grocery Chains
fahrbot-bot shares a report from CNN: Alarming levels of dangerous chemicals known as PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) were discovered in food packaging at a number of well-known fast-food and fast-casual restaurants and grocery store chain.....»»
No one knows if regulation makes the Netherlands chemical industry safer
The government spends millions regulating companies that work with large quantities of hazardous substances. But we don't know whether this is making the industry safer. The number of violations and incidents remains constant. This is the conclusion.....»»
5 Best Ways To Keep The Air In Your Home Fresh And Healthy
Good air quality is vital to keep every member of the family healthy. Pathogens and other harmful substances can stay in the air, affecting one’s health. Aside from that, bacteria from food scraps, pets, garbage, and wet laundry can make the air in.....»»
New method of bond detection could lead to cheaper, more efficient ways to capture carbon
University of Colorado Boulder researchers have developed a new tool that could lead to more efficient and cheaper technologies for capturing heat-trapping gases from the atmosphere and converting them into beneficial substances, like fuel or buildin.....»»
Asus, Gigabyte, EVGA, and Asrock offer gamers a glimmer of hope for better GPU prices
Between the chip shortage, scalpers, and cryptocurrency miners with an appetite for industrial GPU mining, it's been two long years since we've seen mid-range and high-end graphics cards anywhere close to their manufacturer suggested retail price. Th.....»»
Radioactive Material Is Basically Everywhere and That"s a Problem
The RadSecure program aims to remove dangerous substances from medical facilities and other industries -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
"Spongy moth" adopted as new common name for Lymantria dispar
"Spongy moth" has been formally adopted as the new common name for the moth species Lymantria dispar by the Entomological Society of America......»»
Rash-causing moth spreading due to warming, scientists find
A forest pest that bedevils Maine residents and tourists with hairs that cause an itchy rash appears to be spreading due to warming temperatures, a group of scientists has found......»»
Pine needles tell the story of PFAS in North Carolina
The humble pine tree is more than just a common sight in North Carolina—it's also a handy tool for monitoring the proliferation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in our state over time......»»
Development of environmentally friendly bio-shampoos and plant protection agent technologies
With the early assessment of sustainable, newly developed chemicals and products it is possible to assess a potential risk of toxic substances being released at a later point in product cascades. This has been revealed in a proof-of-concept study joi.....»»
Treat yourself to music lessons with this training on sale for under $30
TL;DR: As of Feb. 13, The 2022 All-In-One Piano & Musician Training Bundle is on sale for just $28.90 with the code VDAY2022, which will slash 98% off its value of $1,600.If you have no one to spoil this Valentine's Day, why not spoil yourself? If yo.....»»
How can Illinois address the problem of PFAS pollution?
Following action by the federal Environmental Protection Agency, the state of Illinois is investigating the occurrence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in community water supplies across the state, with an eye toward developing policies to redu.....»»
Root symbiosis is regulated through nutrient status of plants
Phosphorus is one of the most important nutrients for plants. Among other functions, it is needed to create substances for the plant's immune system, for the healthy development of seeds and for root growth. A team of researchers led by the Technical.....»»
Wildlife rebounds in divided Cyprus "dead zone"
In a long-abandoned village in the UN buffer zone that divides Cyprus, an endangered curly-horned wild sheep offers hope not only for wildlife but that bitter ethnic divisions might slowly be healed......»»