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.....»»
Surfactants can cause toxic chemicals in aerosols to last longer in the air
Research led by the University of Birmingham has found that hazardous chemicals commonly encountered in aerosols, such as those produced by cooking and cleaning, can be "protected" in 3D structures formed by surfactants, causing them to last longer i.....»»
Toxic algae blooms are the new normal as CO2 levels keep rising
Ponds, rivers, and lakes all over are getting hit by blooms of blue-green algae. Enlarge / An algal bloom clogging a waterway near Lough Neagh in Northern Ireland. (credit: Chris Banaiuk) Standing on the marina, Rob Skel.....»»
Rivers Are Drowning in Toxic Sludge
Harmful algal blooms are taking over as the world warms and grows richer in carbon dioxide—and there’s no easy fix......»»
Hermes pulls all Apple Watch bands from online store
Fashion brand Hermes has pulled all Apple Watch bands from its website, in what may be preparation for Apple's shift to leather-free accessories during Tuesday's iPhone 15 special event.Hermes Apple Watch Series 7Rumors have claimed that Apple is shi.....»»
Improving organic solar cell efficiency through molecular engineering
Polymer solar cells are lightweight, flexible solar panels that can be used for wearable devices. However, toxic halogenated processing solvents used during manufacturing of these solar cells have limited their widespread adoption......»»
Two OLED iPad Pro models rumored to arrive in 2024
Apple's supply chain has started to expand production of touch panels, a report claims, all in preparation for the OLED refresh of two iPad Pro models in early 2024.Final Cut Pro on an iPad ProApple is expected to be bringing out an overhauled iPad P.....»»
News but nothing new: Report reveals many pesticides in Dutch swimming and natural waters
There has been a lot of media attention for the report recently completed by the Institute of Environmental Sciences (CML) from Leiden University. However, it has long been known that Dutch surface water contains too many toxic pesticides. "We will h.....»»
HL-LHC magnet alignment system passes crucial tests
The many CERN-developed sensors and software programs of the FRAS (Full Remote Alignment System) have been successfully tested on a prototype magnet in preparation for the HL-LHC......»»
Sorry, Your Paper Coffee Cup Is a Toxic Nightmare
Supposedly eco-friendly cups are still coated with a thin layer of plastic, which scientists have discovered can leach chemicals that harm living creatures......»»
New "radar" detects active cellular destroyers
Cells in the human body must adapt their protein balance to certain situations, such as the availability of iron or an infection. These adaptations occur through a complex process in which proteins that are no longer needed or that are toxic are tagg.....»»
Paper Coffee Cups Are Just as Toxic for the Environment as Plastic Ones
Supposedly eco-friendly cups are still coated with a thin layer of plastic, which scientists have discovered can leach chemicals that harm living creatures......»»
Newly discovered fungus helps destroy a harmful food toxin
Patulin (C7H6O4), a mycotoxin produced by several types of fungi, is toxic to a variety of life forms, including humans, mammals, plants, and microorganisms. In particular, environments lacking proper hygienic measures during food production are susc.....»»
Apple Stores close as Hurricane Idalia approaches landfall in Florida
Hurricane Idalia is a dangerous hurricane about to hit the Florida coast, and Apple Stores are closed in preparation.Hurricane Idalia approaches FloridaApple hasn't made any official announcement about Apple Store closures related to Hurricane Idalia.....»»
Researchers reveal key restriction of bismuth vanadate photoanodes prepared via pyrolysis method
Photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting is an ideal approach for converting solar energy into green hydrogen, and the controllable preparation and easy scalability of efficient photoanodes are crucial for practical application. Monoclinic phase bi.....»»
Rat poison is killing our beloved native owls and tawny frogmouths. And that"s the tip of the iceberg
There's nothing quite like having a rodent problem in your home. Most people will do anything to get rid of them......»»
Thesis: Non-toxic solvents provide greener production of artificial membranes
Artificial membranes play a vital role in health care, energy storage and resource recovery. However, the fabrication is not environmentally friendly. In a thesis from Umeå University, Norafiqah Ismail in the Department of Chemistry introduces alter.....»»
Study shows paper cups are just as toxic to aquatic midge larvae as plastic cups
Reports of plastics pollution contaminating all parts of the Earth and in all living things has accelerated a shift to alternative materials. The coffee latte you take with you from the kiosk on the corner now comes in paper cups, sometimes even with.....»»
How bees can monitor pollution for us: Everything from toxic metals to antimicrobial resistance
Our cities are complex places of work, industry and residential activities. This often makes it hard to pin down the spread of different contaminants throughout them......»»
FDA cracks down on bogus anti-viral products from Amazon, Walmart
The products contain dilutions of a toxic agent found in absinthe. Enlarge / This 1980 transmission electron microscopic (TEM) image revealed some of the ultrastructural morphology exhibited by three poxvirus, molluscum contagio.....»»
Paper drinking straws may be harmful and may not be better for the environment than plastic versions, researchers warn
"Eco-friendly" paper drinking straws contain long-lasting and potentially toxic chemicals, a new study has concluded......»»