FDA upgrades Publix frozen berry recall to highest health risk level
The US Food and Drug Administration upgraded a recall of frozen GreenWise berries sold at Publix stores in the United States to Class I on August 18.
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Multiple food recalls in US target lettuce and eggs due to contamination fears
Recent weeks have seen multiple major food recalls across the United States involving products like lettuce, jalapeños, and eggs due to concerns about Salmonella, E. coli, and Cyclospora.
Young men turn to social media for unapproved testosterone boosts
Social media influencers are promoting unapproved testosterone use among young men seeking physical optimization.
Coffee aroma may improve mood before people drink it
A small study of healthy young adults published in Nutrients on September 9 found that smelling coffee reduced tension and fatigue.
New study suggests rivers carry more microplastics to oceans than thought
A research team led by Hehao Qin of Peking University published a study in Science on September 14, 2026, indicating that river exports of microplastics are higher than previous estimates.
Seoul National University team confirms 40-year-old plastic mixing prediction
Researchers at Seoul National University have experimentally confirmed a forty-year-old theoretical prediction regarding how plastic layers mix by altering polymer shape.
New study shows resilience measures can break link between shocks and food insecurity
International researchers published a study in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences showing how preparedness prevents disasters from causing hunger.
Google rolls out Gemini AI tool to organize Google Drive files
Google introduced a new feature last fall that uses Gemini to suggest file organization changes for Workspace users.
Google opens pre-orders for new Android-based Googlebook laptops
Google has opened pre-orders for its new line of higher-end Android-based laptops starting September 21.
Anthropic co-founder says AI kill switch may need to be mandatory
Jack Clark, a co-founder of Anthropic, told the BBC that society might eventually pass rules requiring third-party verifiable kill switches for AI software.