Poppy Seed Tea Can Trigger a Morphine Overdose
Food and drinks containing unwashed poppyseeds can make people test positive for opioids—and can in some cases be fatal.....»»
Lasso Security emerges from stealth and raises $6 million
Lasso Security announced a $6 million seed round led by Entrée Capital with the participation of Samsung Next. Every few years there’s a major technological revolution. In the 90s, it was the internet; in the 2010s, it was the cloud and most r.....»»
Dung beetle iDNA as an additional tool for biodiversity assessment
Many dung beetles use mammalian feces as a food source and build and relocate dung balls to lay eggs and shelter their larvae. This behavior provides many ecosystem services including nutrient cycling, secondary seed dispersal, soil excavation, and p.....»»
Scientists discover new component in world"s best-studied plant
Wageningen researchers have discovered a previously unnoticed component within the thale cress: a thin film that encases the embryo in the seed. This discovery is particularly noteworthy because this species has been intensively studied for five deca.....»»
Self-deception may seed "hubris balancing": Study examines irrational actions leading to invasion of Ukraine
A new study suggests that self-deception is the key to understanding irrational actions of national leaders in war, as exemplified by Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine......»»
Researchers reveal evolutionary secret underlying the rise of seed plants
In a study published in Nature Plants, Chao Daiyin's group at the Center for Excellence in Molecular Plant Sciences of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Lyu Shiyou's group at Hubei University have revealed, for the first time, the mystery behind th.....»»
Tidal Cyber raises $5 million to accelerate the growth of its platform
Tidal Cyber raised $5 million, led by Squadra Ventures with participation from existing investors, in seed funding to accelerate the growth of its platform that enables security operations teams to proactively focus on critical threats, and take acti.....»»
Protecto raises $4 million to empower enterprises with trusted AI
Protecto announced the close of a $4 million seed funding round. Together Fund led the round with participation from Better Capital, FortyTwo VC, Arali Ventures and Speciale Invest. The latest round brings the total raised to $5 million after Protect.....»»
Fungal hybrids study finds climate crisis could trigger outbreak of new and lethal infectious diseases
The climate emergency poses a major threat to human health. Rising temperatures and changes in ecosystem conditions, coupled with globalization and human action, such as the extensive use of fungicides and antibiotics in agriculture, can favor the em.....»»
As Extreme Heat Increases, Heart Attacks Will Rise
Dangerously hot days are becoming more common. That will trigger heart attacks and strokes in people made vulnerable by age, race, and the layout of cities......»»
Exploring cell-to-cell signals in plants that trigger photosynthesis and defense mechanisms
Traffic lights signal to cars and buses when to stop, slow and go. Much like traffic lights, plant cells send signals to each other to perform photosynthesis to grow or fight off destructive viruses and pathogens......»»
Kola nut: From nanofertilizer to protecting metals from corrosion—research finds new uses for the valuable plant
The kola nut tree is grown for its seed. The tree is indigenous to west Africa, where it is widely cultivated. It's now also found in Asia, South America and the Caribbean......»»
Tesla’s misleading driving range claims trigger DOJ probe
Tesla SEC filing on Monday revealed that the DOJ is investigating the EV maker. Enlarge (credit: Thomas Trutschel / Contributor | Photothek) The United States Department of Justice is investigating Tesla after a Reuters.....»»
Does urbanization trigger plant evolution?
Urbanization and human activities have transformed a significant proportion of the land on Earth, resulting in the formation of urban environments. These urban environments are man-made habitats that often impose several selective pressures on their.....»»
Only 1% of chemical compounds have been discovered—here"s how we search for others that could change the world
The universe is flooded with billions of chemicals, each a tiny pinprick of potential. And we've only identified 1% of them. Scientists believe undiscovered chemical compounds could help remove greenhouse gases, or trigger a medical breakthrough much.....»»
Deta raises $3.6M seed round to develop cloud-based operating system
Deta, an upstart Berlin-based technology company, is aiming to revolutionize personal computing with the launch of Deta Space — a platform its founder describes as the world's first personal cloud computer. Deta, an upstart Berlin-based techn.....»»
Exciton-scissoring perfluoroarenes trigger photomultiplication in full color organic image sensors
In a recent study, a joint research team from POSTECH, UNIST, and Hanyang University has discovered a new functionality of perfluoroarenes that enables exciton scissoring in photomultiplication-type organic photodiodes (PM-OPDs) without the use of co.....»»
Apple Watch Series 9 Double Tap feature now available in watchOS 10.1 beta
The new Double Tap gesture for Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 is now available with the new watchOS beta seed released today. Double Tap is activated by pinching together your index finger and thumb twice in compatible apps. This allows you to p.....»»
Psychedelics plus psychotherapy can trigger rapid changes in the brain
Research delves into how the brain facilitates accelerated change. Enlarge / New research hints at how psychedelics can trigger rapid, lasting change. (credit: wildpixel/Getty Images) The human brain can change—but usu.....»»
Research reveals how a single enzyme can boost soybean oil production
As a potent source of protein and oil, soybeans are a vital global crop for food, animal feed, industrial applications, and biofuel production. Even minor improvements in soybean seed content can therefore have far-reaching implications for agricultu.....»»
How to use iOS 17 FaceTime gestures (and what they look like)
FaceTime gestures is one of the coolest new iPhone features in iOS 17, letting you trigger fun 3D animations with a move of your hand. Here's how to use it......»»