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.....»»
Carvana job cuts trigger market selloff, staff backlash
Carvana Co.'s disclosure that it cut 2,500 employees set off reactions in the stock market and among social media users who said they were employees and that they received little or no heads-up that they would be let go......»»
Sunday Security raises $4 million to elevate cyber-risk protection for executive teams
Sunday Security announced it has raised $4M in seed funding to elevate cyber-risk protection for senior executives and key personnel across the entire spectrum of their online digital identities and interactions. Founded by security veterans Zack Gan.....»»
YL Ventures announces $400 million fund to boost Israeli cybersecurity innovation
YL Ventures announced the launch of its new $400M fund – YLV V, bringing its total capital under management to $800M. The significantly oversubscribed fund is the largest seed stage cybersecurity-focused fund ever raised, bridging Israeli innov.....»»
Hidden distortions trigger promising thermoelectric property
In a world of materials that normally expand upon heating, one that shrinks along one 3-D axis while expanding along another stands out. That's especially true when the unusual shrinkage is linked to a property important for thermoelectric devices, w.....»»
How to make NFC automations to use with your iPhone
Using the Shortcuts app on your iPhone, you can automate common tasks with just a tap. Here are some useful ideas from logging your coffee consumption to starting your workout.Scan NFC tags to trigger automation routinesWhen Apple originally added th.....»»
Galaxy Watch 4 is $50 Off Again, Down to $199
As Mother’s Day approaches, Best Buy wants you to buy a smartwatch and has dropped prices on a bunch of them in order to get you to pull the trigger. The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic are both $50 off, plus Fitbit’s newest fi.....»»
Cell division in moss and animals more similar than previously thought
For a new plant to grow from a seed, cells need to divide numerous times. Daughter cells can each take on different tasks and sometimes vary in size. How plants determine the plane of cell division in this process, known as mitosis, is being research.....»»
Experts develop a common language for trigger and content warnings
Experts from the University of Nottingham have developed a common language to use on trigger and content warnings, after their research found that current warnings do not adequately take account of the needs of the intended audience......»»
Studies find the seeds of a forest"s renewal after wildfire, drought
A forest's ability to regenerate after devastating wildfires, droughts or other disturbances depends largely on seed production. Findings from two new studies led by Duke University researchers could boost recovery and replanting after these disaster.....»»
Smallstep raises $26 million to focus on creating products critical to infrastructure security
Smallstep announced that it has raised $26 million in total funding including a seed round of $7M led by boldstart ventures with participation from Accel Partners, Bain Capital Ventures and Upside Partnership, and a Series A of $19 million led by Ste.....»»
CoreChain raises $4.2 million to offer blockchain-based B2B payments for enterprise clients
CoreChain announced that it has secured $4.2 million in Seed financing. The round was led by Ulu Ventures with participation from other existing investors including Connecticut Innovations, Bloccelerate VC and New Form Capital, as well as new investo.....»»
Extreme heat waves threaten honeybee fertility and trigger sudden death
Temperatures soared above 42 C for days in Western Canada in June 2021, with Lytton, B.C., registering 49.6 C, the hottest temperature ever recorded in Canada. Wildfires scorched the province, sparking a 56-day state of emergency and nearly 600 addit.....»»
Research unveils evolution and seed micromorphology in Impatiens
The species Impatiens linnaeus is notoriously difficult to classify morphologically, and the semi-succulent stems, fleshy leaves, and extremely fragile flowers make it challenging to prepare good herbarium specimens. Compared with flowers, seeds of I.....»»
Microplastics are everywhere, but their dangers largely remain a mystery, experts say
They are everywhere: in riverbanks, on glaciers, in deserts, in fish populations, even in the air we breathe. And these are just a few of the places where scientists have found microplastics, plastic debris roughly the size of a sesame seed that move.....»»
Animals essential to seed dispersal are the first to disappear owing to deforestation
Trees of the species Pouteria bullata, which is endemic to Brazil and whose common name is guapeva-vermelha, are found solely in the Atlantic Rainforest biome and produce sweet succulent fruit......»»
Scientists scour "Mexico"s Galapagos" for quake, volcano clues
Could a volcanic eruption off Mexico's coast unleash a tsunami like the one that devastated Tonga? What really causes tectonic plates to shift and trigger earthquakes? Scientists visited a remote archipelago in search of answers......»»
AUO highlights uncertainties caused by China lockdown
COVID-induced lockdowns in China will trigger a global supply chain disruption, and it will take at least a quarter for the industry to recover when the lockdowns are lifted, according to AU Optronics (AUO) chairman Paul Peng......»»
Deal alert: save $600 on this Intel 13-inch MacBook Pro with 16GB RAM (limited supply)
If you're in the market for a cheap MacBook Pro, there are plenty of reasons to go ahead and pull the trigger: A sleeker, quicker laptop than what you might already have in your arsenal. Plus, with this closeout Intel model for $600 off, you've got y.....»»
Nomad raises $22.4 million to address the growing need for more secure blockchain interoperability
Nomad announced that it has raised approximately $22.4 million in seed funding. The round was led by Polychain Capital, with additional investors including 1kx, Ethereal Ventures, hack.vc, Circle Ventures, Amber, Robot Ventures, Hypersphere, Figment,.....»»
Adolescent drug overdose deaths rose exponentially for the first time in history during the COVID pandemic
The rate of overdose deaths among U.S. teenagers nearly doubled in 2020, the first year of the COVID pandemic, and rose another 20% in the first half of 2021 compared with the 10 years before the pandemic, even as drug use remained generally stable d.....»»