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.....»»
Researchers find Asian Americans to have significantly higher exposure to "toxic forever" chemicals
Asian Americans have significantly higher exposure than other ethnic or racial groups to PFAS, a family of thousands of synthetic chemicals also known as "toxic forever" chemicals, Mount Sinai-led researchers report......»»
The Impossible Fight to Stop Canada’s Wildfires
Canada’s worst wildfire season ever has put unprecedented strain on the country’s firefighters. Tens of thousands of people have been displaced, with millions more choking on toxic wildfire smoke. Next summer could be far worse......»»
Living with wildfire: How to protect more homes as fire risk rises in a warming climate
Humans have learned to fear wildfire. It can destroy communities, torch pristine forests and choke even faraway cities with toxic smoke......»»
Nvidia’s AI-driven game characters are getting toxic
Nvidia's latest development, Nemo SteerLM, can help game devs turn NPCs as toxic or funny as they please with AI......»»
Researchers estimate anthropogenic mercury emissions from 1500 to 1900
Mercury, toxic to humans, is the only known metallic element that is liquid at standard Earth temperature and pressure and therefore comprises a hazard to children because it is so cool. But many historic human activities have involved the use of mer.....»»
Researchers develop novel technique for sniffing out toxic algae blooms
Researchers at Oregon State University have developed a new way to monitor the danger associated with algae blooms: "sniffing" the water for gases associated with toxins......»»
Non-toxic, sustainable cleaning agent developed for paintings
The restoration of artworks often involves solvents which have toxic properties. Now researchers have succeeded for the first time in creating a non-toxic and sustainable cleaning agent for paintings......»»
Natural compound in white button mushrooms could benefit animal, human health
A team of researchers in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences has identified a compound in white button mushrooms that could potentially benefit gut health in mammals by activating a protective biological response......»»
A new Enforcement Strike System will punish toxic Xbox players
A new Enforcement Strike System will deal out harsher punishments for Xbox players who harass others......»»
Exposing the hidden genetic diversity of an ecologically harmful microbe
A microscopic species of algae is causing toxic algal blooms around the world, affecting two dozen states in the U.S., especially Texas. New research into the genetic diversity of the responsible organism, Prymnesium parvum, could help authorities pr.....»»
Maui officials and scientists warn that after the flames flicker out, toxic particles will remain
When flames swept through western Maui, engulfing the town of Lahaina, residents saw toxic fumes spewing into the air as burning homes, pipes and cars combusted, transforming rubber, metal and plastic into poisonous, particulate matter-filled smoke......»»
AI-powered grocery bot suggests recipe for toxic gas, “poison bread sandwich”
New Zealand grocery chain bot suggests harmful things when given silly ingredients. Enlarge (credit: PAK'nSAVE) When given a list of harmful ingredients, an AI-powered recipe suggestion bot called the Savey Meal-Bot retu.....»»
Indonesia capital becomes world"s most polluted major city: monitor
Indonesian capital Jakarta has become the world's most polluted major city, according to air quality monitoring firm IQAir, topping global charts for days as authorities fail to grapple with a spike in toxic smog......»»
T cells burn out just a few hours after encountering cancer tumors
Why do T cells become exhausted within a few hours of bumping into cancer? Enlarge / This microscopy image shows a cytotoxic T cell (blue) attacking a cancer cell (green) by releasing toxic chemicals (red). (credit: Alex Ritter,.....»»
Huge solar arrays permanently installed on NASA"s Psyche spacecraft
The Psyche mission is speeding toward its Oct. 5 launch date, preparing for the last of its launch-preparation milestones......»»
What Grand Theft Auto Tells Us about the "Crisis in Masculinity"
Breaking down “toxic masculinity” is complicated, especially amid fears of a masculinity crisis. Just look at one video game’s attempt.....»»
A path to defeating crop-killing gray mold without toxic chemicals
It's a mold that causes billions in crop losses every year, infecting berries, tomatoes and most other fruits and vegetables. Now, researchers have found a way to defeat the mold without showering toxic chemicals on the crops......»»
Q&A: Toxic algae, warming waters imperil marine life on U.S. coasts
The images are heart-rending: hundreds of dolphins and sea lions washing up along the shores of Southern California, sick and dying from toxic algae poisoning. Photographed earlier this summer, they are the latest reminders that the climate crisis is.....»»
Dead fish carpet beaches at Pacific coast town in north Mexico as experts blame toxic algae bloom
A town on northern Mexico's Pacific coast saw its beaches carpeted with dead fish after what experts describe as a toxic algae bloom......»»
Eight Colorado lakes suspected of toxic algae blooms: Why it is becoming worse
Colorado's lakes serve as a needed respite during sweltering summer days, but as climate warms, the state's lakes are becoming more susceptible to toxic blooms of algae......»»