1. Light it up: Using firefly genes to understand cannabis biology

https://phys.org/news/2022-06-firefly-genes-cannabis-biology.html?utm_source=nwletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily-nwletter

2. Wildlife–human conflicts could shift with climate change

https://phys.org/news/2022-06-wildlifehuman-conflicts-shift-climate.html?utm_source=nwletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily-nwletter

Understanding how human–wildlife interactions may change in the future is vital for long-term planning.

3. Updated infant sleep guidelines: No inclined products, bed-sharing

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-06-infant-guidelines-inclined-products-bed-sharing.html?utm_source=nwletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily-nwletter

New infant sleep guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) stress that parents make sure their infants sleep alone on their back on a flat surface and not in bed with mom or dad.

In addition, the recommendations urge mothers to breastfeed and not to rely on special baby monitors to prevent sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).

4. TikTok's alternative soda trend could be tough on teeth

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-06-tiktok-alternative-soda-trend-tough.html?utm_source=nwletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily-nwletter

New research finds acids in sugar-free beverages could erode tooth enamel, as a recipe mixing flavored sparkling water with balsamic vinegar to create a so-called "healthier" alternative to soda takes TikTok by storm.

Acidic foods and beverages can wear away the enamel that protects teeth, a process known as tooth erosion. Tooth erosion is permanent and may open the door for bacteria to cause cavities or infection. It can also make teeth appear discolored, as white enamel is worn away to expose the yellow layer below called dentin.