Daily Archives: March 24, 2018

Friedlieb Ferdinand Runge — March 25 marks the passing of Friedrich Ferdinand Runge. Runge was a German chemist most famous for discovering caffeine. As a young man, Runge gained a name for himself for discovering the effects of belladonna extracts on pupil dilation. Belladonna or deadly nightshade relaxes muscles and when applied to the […]

Today in Science History – March 25 – Friedrich Runge ...

This entry was posted on March 24, 2018 by Todd Helmenstine (updated on September 16, 2023)

Daffodils (Katherine McCormack) — Daffodils, jonquils, and other types of narcissus are the harbingers of spring, so you may be tempted to bring them indoors to brighten a room. Go ahead and put them in a vase! However, it’s not just an urban legend that daffodils poison other flowers. Take a look at the […]

Do Daffodils Poison Other Flowers?

This entry was posted on March 24, 2018 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on May 10, 2021)