A Harvard scientist has linked pesticides, or specifically a type of pesticide called neonicotinoids, to Colony Collapse Disorder in honeybees. Neonicotinoids are like a super dose of nicotine and mess up an insect’s nervous system. In a small sample, Chensheng Lu lost 15 of the 16 hives given a neonicotinoid laced corn syrup.
Although banned in the EU, neonicotinoids are allowed in the US. No one knows if they are safe for humans but they haven’t been proven unsafe.
via Unlikely Words
18 years ago a slight lapse in concentration crushed Pascale’s dreams of surfing. With the help of a family friend and a roll of duct tape; she can now call herself a surfer.
Such an inspiring video.
Google has had predictive support resources for those who might be contemplating suicide for some time. Now, Apple has added similar measures to Siri.
As we interact with technology more and more, I hope more people can use it to get more than just emotional help. This could help with gambling or substance problems and battered women/children.
via Steven’s Blog
Michael Arrington notes how iOS 7 has shifted startup priorities away from Android:
So how are startups responding to the news? They’re “tearing up their Q3 product roadmap” and “starting from scratch,” say a few of the startups I spoke to. “There are subtle but profound changes” says one.
The last direct quote is my favorite. Go ahead… Read it.
A Whole Foods removed all the produce from its shelves to show how much our food would change if no bees were around to pollinate them.
via Unlikely Words