Pyrrolizidine alkaloids in tea, herbal infusions and food supplements
Tea lovers, see why exposure to pyrrolizidine alkaloids for frequent consumers of tea and herbal infusions is a possible long-term concern for human health.
How to set up a community response network for the next hurricanes
Lessons learned from many hurricanes in many countries about designing, deploying and managing a resilient community-based response networks.
Why you absolutely cannot stare at the sun without eclipse glasses
Stocks of eclipse glasses are running low. That’s not an excuse to forget eye protection. If you’re going to stare at the sun during the upcoming solar eclipse on August […]
How to know if your solar eclipse glasses are real or fake
Amazon is offering a refund to customers who bought counterfeit eclipse glasses to watch the solar eclipse next week. The retail giant says the glasses may not come from a […]
Is Winterfell a resilient castle?
Once again, everything comes back to Game of Thrones! While in the midst of preparations for an upcoming disaster at Winterfell, Sansa Stark displays true Chief Resilience Officer capabilities. Who […]
Psychological resilience in U.S. military veterans
Although many cross-sectional studies have examined the correlates of psychological resilience in U.S. military veterans, few longitudinal studies have identified long-term predictors of resilience in this population. The current prospective […]
Launch of a new international clinical trial for breast cancer
Health Sciences North Research Institute Scientist and Laurentian University Professor Dr. Amadeo Parissenti announced the launch of an international clinical trial (BREVITY) to validate the use of the RNA Disruption […]
Major environmental disasters: April 2017
Impact Forecasting has published the latest edition of its monthly Global Catastrophe Recap report, which evaluates the impact of the natural disaster events that occurred worldwide during April 2017. View […]
Study: effective handwashing does not require hot water?
Handwashing is a hot topic in the world of food safety. Lack of proper handwashing procedures in foodservice and other sectors can lead to the spread of foodborne illness. Are […]
Addressing food security in a changing world
When it comes to ensuring food security and sustainable agriculture, there simply is no “one size fits all”. Many interventions that have attempted to address the challenges of food security […]
Putting waste water to good use
Wastewater irrigation is an economical and high-in-nutrients option for even the poorest farmers. But, if untreated, the consequences for our health and the environment can be catastrophic. Discover the techniques […]
Massive ransomware cyber-attack hits 74 countries
A massive cyber-attack using tools believed to have been developed by the US National Security Agency has struck organisations around the world. Computers in thousands of locations have been locked […]