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.....»»
More pragmatic approach needed when sourcing seeds for ecological restoration in New Zealand
It's time to relax the strict guidelines around ecosourcing seed for local genetic stock if we want to build resilience into our changing environment......»»
Could the rush for lithium near California"s Salton Sea trigger earthquakes?
Just after midnight on April 30, residents near the Salton Sea in Southern California were jolted awake by a magnitude 4.3 earthquake. Dozens of people told the U.S. Geological Survey that they felt the shaking, with a couple locals reporting it was.....»»
Memcyco raises $10 million to deliver real-time brandjacking protection
Memcyco, the real-time website impersonation detection and prevention solution, has completed a $10 million seed round led by Capri Ventures and Venture Guides. Brandjacking is among the most common forms of cyberattacks globally. Twenty percent of c.....»»
The Looming El Niño Could Cost the World Trillions of Dollars
Warming waters in the Pacific can trigger droughts, wildfires, and extreme rainfall around the world, potentially leading to $3 trillion in losses in the coming years......»»
NIR spectroscopy provides easy, cost-effective method for food allergen testing
Food allergies pose a significant health risk, resulting in numerous hospitalizations every year, as even trace amounts of allergens can trigger severe reactions. Cross-contamination of food products can happen easily in the production process, so it.....»»
Air pollution particles trigger cellular defense mechanisms
The link between air pollution and lung disease has long been recognized. Now a new USC study reveals one biological process that may be behind that link—a discovery which could provide new insights on better ways to treat or prevent diseases relat.....»»
SquareX browser-integrated cybersecurity solution keeps consumers’ online activities safe
SquareX, led by serial cybersecurity entrepreneur Vivek Ramachandran, is developing a browser-based cybersecurity product to keep consumers safe online. The company announced that it has raised $6 million in a seed round led by Sequoia Capital Southe.....»»
SquareX browser-integrated cybersecurity solution keeps consumers online activities safe
SquareX, led by serial cybersecurity entrepreneur Vivek Ramachandran, is developing a browser-based cybersecurity product to keep consumers safe online. The company announced that it has raised USD 6 million in a seed round led by Sequoia Capital Sou.....»»
Webb Protocol raises $7 million to build interoperable privacy in Web3
Webb Protocol raised $7 million in a seed funding round co-led by Polychain and Lemniscap, with participation from Zeeprime, CMS Holdings among others. The funding will go towards growing Webb’s staff base, accelerating the development of innov.....»»
Uncovering the mysteries of alfalfa seed dormancy through multispectral imaging analysis
Alfalfa (Medicago sativa), commonly called the "King of Grass," is a legume grown in many parts of the world as a source of animal fodder. It is prized in the forage industry for its high protein content and biomass yield. Recently, alfalfa protein h.....»»
Researchers: Drone seeding and E-seeds sound exciting, but ecosystem restoration needs practical solutions
A drone drops a small wooden projectile with three spiral tails and a seed mounted on the tip. It gently lands on the bare ground and sits there, exposed to the elements, until it rains. Then, the moisture penetrates the wood fibers, and the spiral t.....»»
Colorado River water plan could trigger unprecedented supply cuts, ripple effects on key industries
Earlier this month, the Biden administration proposed a plan to distribute cuts from the Colorado River and resolve the century-long legal dispute between states across the American Southwest that share its water supplies......»»
As temperatures rise, flood threat grows along Los Angeles Aqueduct
More than a month after heavy storms eroded a section of the Los Angeles Aqueduct, work crews are still scrambling to complete repairs and shore up flood defenses in the face of a weeklong heat wave that threatens to trigger widespread snowmelt in th.....»»
Researchers reveal novel module that influences soybean seed traits
Soybean (Glycine max) is an important economic crop, providing 28.7% of the world's vegetable oil and 70.7% of its protein meal. Seed weight is usually associated with seed size and is one of the most important agronomic traits determining yield. How.....»»
Aqara FP2 presence sensor review: The only HomeKit occupancy sensor
Aqara has brought the first occupancy sensor that works with Apple Home to market that can easily trigger automations based on whether or not someone is in the room. Here's how it works and whether or not it is worth the money.Aqara FP2 occupancy sen.....»»
Gene that confers seed tolerance to salinity identified
Seeds only germinate when a series of internal and environmental needs are met. Otherwise, they get stuck in a state of dormancy. Researchers from the Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciência (IGC) led by Paula Duque just revealed a mechanism that allows pla.....»»
First heat wave of the year set to bake Sierra Nevada snowpack: "The big melt is now here"
After weeks of uncertainty, forecasters say an incoming California heat wave will trigger rapid snowmelt on the slopes of the Sierra Nevada and cause more flooding in portions of the San Joaquin and Owens valleys this week......»»
Over-the-Counter Narcan Is a Small Win in the Overdose Crisis. We Need More
Requiring a prescription for all forms of naloxone holds the overdose-reversing medication hostage, kept from millions of Americans who should carry it in their purses and back pockets.....»»
Mobb raises $5.4 million and launches community tool
Mobb has raised $5.4M in seed funding led by Angel Investor Ariel Maislos and joined by MizMaa Ventures, Cyber Club London and additional investors from US, EU, and Israel. The company has also launched a free community version that allows developers.....»»
Icy moonquakes: Surface shaking could trigger landslides
A new NASA study offers an explanation of how quakes could be the source of the mysteriously smooth terrain on moons circling Jupiter and Saturn......»»