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That book is poison: Even more Victorian covers found to contain toxic dyes

Old books with toxic dyes may be in universities, public libraries, private collections. Enlarge / Composite image showing color variation of emerald green bookcloth on book spines, likely a result of air pollution (credit: Winte.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaAug 20th, 2024

The preparation makes the poison: How muscarine in mushrooms becomes toxic

Mushrooms exist in a breathtaking variety of shapes, colors and sizes. Especially in autumn, mushroom hunters go into the forests to find the tastiest of them, prepare them in multiple ways and eat them with relish. However, it is well known that the.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 25th, 2024

5 years ago, HBO took a wrecking ball to the superhero genre

In 2019, HBO aired one of TV's most ambitious comic book shows — and took an uncompromising look back at the histories of both the superhero genre and America......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 23rd, 2024

Vance’s wife carries this 800-page book around with her on the campaign trail

Vance’s wife carries this 800-page book around with her on the campaign trail.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsOct 22nd, 2024

Researchers in a lab near Lake Erie study how toxic algae can damage health

Steven Haller remembers the look of fear on people's faces when toxic algae in Lake Erie made it into his community's water supply 10 years ago, shutting it down for two days......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 22nd, 2024

Gone in a flash: Lake Mohave"s toxic algae bloom may soon let up

Riley Rackliffe follows the stinky green blobs as they travel across Lake Mohave. The aquatic biologist leads a two-man team for the National Park Service, dipping a long stick into the reservoir's problem areas and sending off samples to the Souther.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 22nd, 2024

Smile 2 and Trap are horror movies for a pop-obsessed world

Brat summer is over, but it looms large over Smile 2 and Trap, two thrillers set against the backdrop of toxic pop fandom......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 19th, 2024

New study sheds light on lily toxicity in cats—outpatient treatment may be viable option

A study published recently in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association has revealed new insights into the treatment of cats exposed to toxic lilies, offering hope for pet owners facing this common household hazard......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsOct 17th, 2024

It’s increasingly unlikely that humans will fly around the Moon next year

It's not just Orion's heat shield; the mission's ground systems are running out of time. Don't book your tickets for the launch of NASA's Artemis II mission next year just yet. W.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 17th, 2024

New method for measuring luminescence lifetime offers versatility in scientific imaging

Oxygen is a key molecule for life, and in order to understand ecosystem dynamics it can be important to follow its ways in much detail. Optical sensors that use luminescent dyes have long been used to map oxygen levels in marine systems. Oxygen reduc.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 17th, 2024

Trump claims Tim Cook called him about EU fining Apple $17 billion

Tim Cook’s job as CEO covers a number of roles and responsibilities. One of them involves maintaining relationships with political powers. And according to Donald Trump, he and Cook recently had a conversation about the EU’s recent rulings agains.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsOct 17th, 2024

Book Review: How the Author of Braiding Sweetgrass Imagines a New Economy

Robin Wall Kimmerer changed our ideas of sustainability. Can she do the same for economics?.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsOct 16th, 2024
Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsOct 16th, 2024

Book Review: How Our Love for Citrus Shaped the Modern World

A history of citrus fruits, from the Han Dynasty to the modern orange juice industry.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsOct 16th, 2024

Book Review: The Big Costs of Mining the Planet for Electric Power

Vince Beiser’s tour of the “Electro-Digital Age” puts resource extraction at the center.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsOct 16th, 2024

Book Review: Inside the Global Movement to Protect Forests from Climate Change

Lessons from the people making forest ecosystems more resilient.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsOct 16th, 2024

What we can learn from animals about death and mortality

Susana Monsó chats with Ars about her new book, Playing Possum: How Animals Understand Death. Human beings live every day with the understanding of our own mortality, but do anim.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 16th, 2024

I watched Hellboy: The Crooked Man so you didn’t have to. Is it the worst comic book movie ever?

The latest Hellboy reboot, Hellboy: The Crooked Man, makes all of the Hellboy movies that came before it look good by comparison......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 15th, 2024

Book Your Visit to Maker Faire

If you’re curious about the people who write books for Make:, Maker Faire Bay Area is your chance to meet some of our awesome authors! The post Book Your Visit to Maker Faire appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  makezineonlineRelated NewsOct 15th, 2024

Talking about Tinkering with Ryan Jenkins

“Tinkering is a fun way to learn about the world around you,” says Ryan in his new book “The Tinkering Workshop,” which comes out this week. Ryan’s book promotes creativity and playful experimentation with everyday mate.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  makezineonlineRelated NewsOct 15th, 2024

What colors do bees see? And how do we know?

I was reading a children's book about insects to my daughter, and it said that bees see colors differently than humans do. My daughter immediately asked, in short succession: "What colors do they see? Why? How do we know?" I did some homework to find.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 14th, 2024