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.....»»
Global patterns of biodiversity in seed plants unveiled
Understanding the origins and preservation of biodiversity is crucial as human impact continues to threaten our planet's rich variety of life. Often overlooked, narrow-ranged and evolutionary unique species play a vital role in shaping biodiversity......»»
Researchers identify new method to reverse effects of fentanyl
According to the Centers for Disease Control, 100,000 Americans die each year from an overdose, most due to the use of synthetic opiates like fentanyl. While naloxone, currently the only an antidote for opiate overdose, has become more common, it is.....»»
Seed Group and Resecurity collaborate to reshape Middle East’s cybersecurity landscape
Aiming to protect the digital ecosystem in the UAE and the Mena region, Seed Group, has announced a strategic partnership with Resecurity. With this strategic partnership, Seed Group and Resecurity are set to reshape the cybersecurity landscape in th.....»»
First BepiColombo flyby of Mercury finds electron rain triggers X-ray auroras
BepiColombo, the joint European Space Agency (ESA) and Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) mission, has revealed how electrons raining down onto the surface of Mercury can trigger high-energy auroras......»»
Researchers create double-haploid watermelon plants via in vivo, seed-based haploid induction system
Generating haploid plants for the purpose of obtaining pure double haploid (DH) lines is widely recognized as one of the most efficient breeding strategies in modern agriculture. Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus), an important fruit crop known for its n.....»»
Examining why plants flower early in a warming world
Scientists have unveiled a new mechanism that plants use to sense temperature. This finding could lead to solutions to counteract some of the deleterious changes in plant growth, flowering and seed production due to climate change. The results are pu.....»»
AI breakthroughs could come via the brains of bees, scientists say
A bee's brain may only be the size of a sesame seed, but scientists in the U.K. believe its decision-making processes could help AI engineers in their work......»»
AI breakthroughs could come via the brain of bees, scientists say
A bee's brain may only be the size of a sesame seed, but scientists in the U.K. believe its decision-making processes could help AI engineers in their work......»»
Researchers ask: Is time-constrained promotion effective in sales?
Consumers are constantly bombarded with enticing product promotions and time-limited offers. That might be a flash sale on an e-commerce platform or a time-constrained deal at a physical store. Businesses use these marketing tools to trigger consumer.....»»
Nokod Security raises $8 million to enhance low-code/no-code app security
Nokod Security announced its $8 million seed round, which will be used to establish a presence in the United States market, as well as to expand the R&D teams and support novel research of security vulnerabilities in the low-code/no-code domain. Fund.....»»
Dry days trigger leaves to send a surprising growth signal telling roots to keep growing
Scientists at the Sainsbury Laboratory Cambridge University (SLCU) have discovered a new molecular signaling pathway, triggered when leaves are exposed to low humidity, that ensures plant roots keep growing towards water......»»
Growing seed bank is "Noah"s Ark" for Southern California desert plants
Corina Godoy has an admittedly unorthodox dream......»»
Police warn Android phone users over 999 call feature
Forces say update that lets button pushes trigger calls is bombarding operators with "silent" calls......»»
Pheromone found to put scared rats at ease could lead to humane pest control
Some animals release chemical pheromones which can trigger behavioral or hormonal changes in other animals. It is known that calm rats can reduce fear in nearby rats, but the exact mechanism was unknown. Researchers, including those from the Universi.....»»
Discovery of a new mechanism that may promote healthy aging of our cells
All biological processes in our cells are constantly monitored to prevent the accumulation of defective proteins. In the worst case, such protein clumps can trigger diseases. The synthesis of new proteins is particularly susceptible to errors. Errono.....»»
Silent Push launches with a total of $10 million in total funding
Silent Push launches with a total of $10M in seed funding led by global cybersecurity specialist investor Ten Eleven Ventures. Silent Push takes a unique approach to identifying emerging cyber threats by providing the most comprehensive view of globa.....»»
Enhancing security team capabilities in tough economic times
According to ESG, 70% of cybersecurity pros expect budget cuts or freezes this year, which, in turn, will trigger project delays and greater vendor scrutiny. Understaffing and low budgets are ever-present challenges, but security teams are uniquely a.....»»
iOS 17 drops the ‘Hey’ for Siri commands, but here’s how to disable it
One of the big changes for Siri in iOS 17 is the ability to trigger the assistant by simply saying “Siri” instead of “Hey Siri.” While this change is enabled by default, Apple does give you the option to disable if you so choose. Here’s ho.....»»
AI may not stimulate consumer electronics replacement demand until 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) may not trigger replacement demand for consumer electronics until at least 2024, according to sources at IC design houses......»»
Galvanick raises $10 million for its industrial cybersecurity platform
Galvanick announced its $10 million seed round. Major investors included MaC Venture Capital, Founders Fund, Village Global, Countdown Capital, Hanover Technology Investment Management, Shrug Capital, 8090 Industries, and over 25 angel investors spec.....»»