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.....»»
Water temperature found to not impact blue-green algae blooms
Even if most cyanobacteria blooms in Canada's lakes happen during the hottest periods of summer, water temperature seems to have little to no impact on the development of these potentially toxic bacteria better known as blue-green algae. Details of t.....»»
Study offers insights into how cells reverse their decision to divide
A new study suggests that cells preparing to divide can reverse this process and return to a resting state, challenging long-held beliefs about cell division. If interrupted early in their preparation to divide, cells were able to halt the division p.....»»
Omega-3 oil counteracts toxic effects of pesticides in pollinators, research suggests
New research suggests that the use of an omega-3 rich oil called "ahiflower oil" can prevent damage to honey bee mitochondria caused by neonicotinoid pesticides. This research is part of an ongoing project by Ph.D. student Hichem Menail of the Univer.....»»
Poisons and Perils on the Salton Sea
Toxic dust plagues marginalized communities on the shores of this disappearing salt lake......»»
Toxic ideas online are spreading and growing through the use of irony, analysis shows
Irony has become a medium for the spread of toxic ideas online, a new analysis shows......»»
The global battle against "forever" chemicals"
Chemicals giants have agreed to pay billions of dollars to end lawsuits over contamination from toxic "forever" chemicals found in everyday products such as non-stick frying pans and waterproof clothing......»»
Rain gardens could save salmon from toxic tire chemicals
Specially designed gardens could reduce the amount of a toxic chemical associated with tires entering our waterways by more than 90 percent, new research shows......»»
Researchers create copolymer to hold drugs that incapacitate defenses of tumor cells
Antitumor agents must kill off cancer cells while protecting healthy tissue and create no toxic side-effects. A novel approach based on "self-immolative" polyferrocenes—copolymers that split apart into their components as soon as they enter a tumor.....»»
Study estimates toxic emissions from wildland-urban interface fires
Fires in the wildland-urban interface (WUI) emit more toxic smoke than wildfires burning in natural vegetation, due to the chemicals in the structures, vehicles, and other manufactured goods that burn in fires in areas of human habitation......»»
Studying the parenting behavior of poison frogs using tadpole-like robots
Over the past few decades, roboticists have developed robots inspired by a wide range of animals, including dogs, snakes, birds, spiders, bats, octopus, and different types of insects. These robots were primarily designed to tackle real-world practic.....»»
15-inch M2 MacBook Air and the $1299 Apple laptop to avoid
Say you’re in the market for a new Mac, and you want to spend $1299. You’ve got two choices. Pick your poison – only one is actual poison. more… The post 15-inch M2 MacBook Air and the $1299 Apple laptop to avoid appeared first on 9to5Mac......»»
15-inch M2 MacBook Air and the $1299 laptop to avoid
Say you’re in the market for a new Mac, and you want to spend $1299. You’ve got two choices. Pick your poison – only one is actual poison. more… The post 15-inch M2 MacBook Air and the $1299 laptop to avoid appeared first on 9to5Mac......»»
Thousands evacuated as Philippine volcano spews ash, rocks
Thousands of people living near a Philippine volcano have taken shelter in evacuation centers as officials warned Sunday of health risks from ash and toxic gases spewing from the rumbling crater......»»
Data Science Is Gaining Ground: A Preparation Guide For The Future Data Scientists
Data science is a rapidly growing field that offers exciting opportunities for individuals with a passion for data analysis, problem-solving, and making data-driven decisions. As businesses and organizations continue to recognize the value of data in.....»»
Focus Entertainment unveils John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando for 2024
Focus Entertainment announced John Carpenter's Toxic Commander for release in 2024. Focus Entertainment announced John Carpenter's Toxic Commander for release in 2024.Read More.....»»
Wildfire Smoke Reacts with City Pollution, Creating New Toxic Air Hazard
Wildfire smoke not only contains dangerous-to-breathe particles but also can react with urban air pollution to create toxic ozone.....»»
KISS method for 2D material preparation: Unlocking new possibilities for materials science
It has almost been 20 years since the establishment of the field of two-dimensional (2D) materials with the discovery of unique properties of graphene, a single, atomically thin layer of graphite. The significance of graphene and its one-of-a-kind pr.....»»
Social media and duct tape are helping people make DIY air purifiers that filter out wildfire smoke
Social media users are sharing a surprisingly effective way to protect yourself indoors from the toxic wildfire smoke blanketing much of the East Coast: a box fan, four air filters and a whole lot of duct tape......»»
Horror movie legend John Carpenter is making a new zombie game
Toxic Commando, a new zombie game from the mind of famed film director John Carpenter, was revealed at Summer Game Fest 2023......»»
How well toxic elements leach out of coal ash depends on the ash"s nanoscale composition, shows study
Everyone knows that burning coal causes air pollution that is harmful to the climate and human health. But the ash left over can often be harmful as well......»»