Apparently, mirrors are white with hints of green. Although people may describe a mirror’s colour to be silver or colourless, it is actually white as it reflects nearly all wavelengths of light that bounces off of it. But what about the hints of green? Due to the silica glass substrate used in a mirror, it actually reflects a little more green than other wavelengths, giving mirrors a very faint green hue. Read full article here
Societal Issues
To curb drug deaths, communities turn to Reddit, texts and wastewater
With drug overdose deaths on the rise, authorities are attempting to curb the epidemic by tracking and sharing information in real time. In one unique effort, a nonprofit in New York City is using drug-testing equipment and stamping or marking habits of dealers to identify drug batches that may endanger users. Other approaches are also being used, such as monitoring drug-related chatter on Reddit and analyzing local wastewater for opioid and other drug levels. With the combination of these efforts, researchers hope to put a dent in the opioid crisis and reduce overdose deaths. Read full article here
Merv
June 1, 2023
