It’s late summer, and that means it’s time for buttonbush to shine. Associated Press gardening columnist Jessica Damiano writes that the “otherworldly” plant, sometimes called honey balls, is usually the last summer-flowering shrub to bloom in her garden, which means it serves an essential function providing continued sustenance for birds and other wildlife. It’s native to the continental United States and found everywhere from Maine to the Great Plains, and stands as a beacon of natural beauty as we prepare for the transition of the seasons.
Nature to the People: Seed Company to Give Its Varieties Away for Free
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Fruition Seeds, a New York-based organic seed company that sells its products across the country, has made a decision that may sound contradictory to its entire purpose: At the end of August, it will stop selling seeds, and start giving away hundreds of varieties for free. “As seasons change within and around us, we can no longer commodify our beloved kin, these seeds, or ourselves,” owners Petra Page-Mann and Matthew Goldfarb wrote in the announcement, adding, “The call is simple enough: Seeds are gifts. Gifts are shared.” Rather than continuing to take online orders and ship seeds far and wide, the couple will begin giving them away next year by traveling around the Northeast and hosting events on the Fruition farm in the Finger Lakes region, the Associated Press reports. “If seeds and gardens have taught us anything, it may be this: Every ‘end’ is truly a beginning,” Page-Mann and Goldfarb wrote.
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“Robotic First Responder” Can Detect and Treat Opioid Overdoses
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Naloxone is the standard of care when it comes to reversing opioid overdoses. The life-saving medication is easily administered via a nasal spray, but it requires that someone be nearby with the drug on hand to correctly give a dose in time. A new implantable device developed by researchers at MIT and Brigham and Women’s Hospital aims to effectively treat overdoses, regardless of whether there’s a bystander able to help. The “robotic first responder,” which is implanted subcutaneously, can detect the signs of an opioid overdose based on heart rate, breathing rate, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation, and then delivers naloxone within 10 seconds. The researchers hope to begin trialing the device on humans within three to five years. “This could really address a significant unmet need in the population that suffers from substance abuse and opiate dependency to help mitigate overdoses, with the initial focus on the high-risk population,” Giovanni Traverso, senior author of a study published Wednesday, said in a statement. Watch a video showing how the implant works.
Sports
Babe Ruth’s Jersey From “Called Shot” Game Heads to Auction
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It’s an understatement to say Babe Ruth had a prolific MLB career — the longtime Yankee was a seven-time World Series winner, scored 714 home runs, and remains the all-time leader in career slugging percentages. But one of the most hotly debated moments of his time in the league was Game 3 of the 1932 World Series against the Chicago Cubs. Ruth famously stepped up to the plate in the fifth inning, pointed his bat toward the outfield, and proceeded to hit a home run — what’s now known as “The Called Shot.” And the jersey he wore during that shot is heading to auction next week. Heritage Auctions said it could sell for up to $30 million, a price tag that would make it the most expensive sports memorabilia in history. The current record holder is a Mickey Mantle 1952 Topps card that sold for $12.6 million in 2022. “In the realm of sports collectibles, this is the greatest sports collectible of all time,” Chris Ivy, the director of sports auctions, told CBS News.
Global Good
🇮🇳 A rail bridge will connect Kashmir to the rest of India, a potential “game-changer” for establishing peace in the area.
🇩🇪 A collection of jewels stolen in 2019 is now back on display at a German museum.
🇲🇽 In Mexico City, a hospitalhosts quinceañera parties for patients turning 15 while undergoing care.
🇬🇧 There’s a “beaver baby boom” in Britain: Kits were born in urban London for the first time in 400 years.
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Mental health matters
If you haven’t yet seen the recent viral video of Australian meteorologist Nate Byrne, it’s worth a watch. During a broadcast, Byrne began experiencing a panic attack and was honest with viewers about what was happening as he asked a colleague to step in for him. It’s since been hailed as an example of how powerful it can be to simply be open about one’s mental health.
Photo of the Day
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No, you’re not seeing double. These children are among the 10 sets of twins beginning their first year of school in Inverclyde, Scotland — a town that’s earned the nickname “Twinverclyde” due to its high incidence of multiples.
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