The Kratom Civil War Is Heating Up, and MAHA Has Picked a Side pred 3 urami in 57 minutami Both kratom and one of its active components, 7-OH, have opioid-like effects and are widely available across the US. As health secretary RFK Jr. aims to get 7-OH banned, proponents of both are fighting.(Wired)
The UK Places a Sweeping Ban on Social Media for Kids Under 16 pred 5 urami in 55 minutami The UK government is introducing a ban on social media for children and a minimum age for some chatbots in an attempt to shield young people from dangerous corners of the web.(Wired)
New microplastics research examines River Thames pred 9 urami in 43 minutami Water samples are assessed for pollution levels and any impact climate pressures may be having on the river system.(BBC News)
