Mushroom ‘brains’ can think like human minds, scientists say

A new study claims that mushrooms have great intelligence to the point that they can make decisions. A group of scientists tested how fungi would grow across block patterns and found that they grew in strategic, resource-conserving ways that demonstrate the ability to communicate throughout the mycelial network. These findings could not only lead to … Read more

PepsiCo, Einride to cut greenhouse gases from Frito-Lay deliveries

Food and beverage company PepsiCo will start using trucks with electric power technology from Sweden … [+] Mobility company Einride to deliver Frito-Lay brand foods in the Memphis, Tennessee area. Einride PepsiCo, the global maker of popular beverages like Pepsi Cola and the Frito-Lay food line, is partnering with Swedish freight moving company Einride to … Read more

On her mind: Native women return to school for careers in science | tidings

Two local women left good careers and went back to school to pursue careers in science. Christy Eslinger and Lydia Ostmo light up when they talk about science. “Mr. Spock was my favorite,” Lydia said. “I gravitated towards scientists. They were just very curious about the universe and analytical, wanting to understand why things were … Read more

Is everything really getting worse? Here’s how progress creates its own obstacles

Do you believe that life is really better now than it used to be, despite what the headlines say? Do you believe that life in the future could be much, much better if we simply removed the brakes society has placed on science, technology, and entrepreneurship? Do you want to build, build, build, whether it’s … Read more

Drug shortages create a surprising opportunity for the pharmaceutical supply chain

Some pharmaceutical companies are facing tremendous pressure to increase production to meet the growing demand for anti-obesity drugs while maintaining drug efficacy and safety standards. This dual pressure brings quality issues to the fore as a major cause of drug shortages. getty Recently, the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) FOUND that the ongoing shortage of … Read more

Business partner of husband of missing Texas mother Suzanne Clark Simpson arrested

The business partner of the husband of Texas mum Suzanne Clark Simpson, still missing, has been arrested on suspicion of tampering with evidence – two weeks after her husband was jailed for alleged domestic violence. James Valle Cotter, 65, was arrested at his home Monday on a third-degree count of tampering with evidence with intent … Read more