Chinese scientists develop novel instrument for rapid profiling of...
Widespread antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and the associated rise of "superbugs" is a major public health threat. A leading cause is the misuse or overuse of antibiotics due to the paucity of rapid...
View ArticleScientists unlock structural secrets of whale baleen
Chinese scientists working with other researchers have for the first time uncovered the underlying mechanisms of the hierarchical structure of whale baleen, with an eye toward developing advanced...
View ArticleSpaceX launches cargo, but fails to land rocket
SpaceX on Wednesday blasted off its unmanned Dragon cargo ship, loaded with supplies, science experiments and food for the astronauts living at the International Space Station but failed to...
View ArticleInstagram blames 'bug' for design change that prompted backlash
Instagram said Thursday it accidentally rolled out a design change to a large number of users and quickly ended the test after complaints from users of the Facebook-owned social network.
View ArticleCereal losses? A smart toolbox to safeguard the food chain
An EU initiative has made significant progress in tackling poisonous substances that contaminate crops.
View ArticleGenerating electricity with rice straw
Rice straw is the waste product of growing rice. Normally, it is simply burned adding sooty pollution to the local air and nudging up atmospheric carbon dioxide levels. What if there were a better...
View ArticleThey call it puppy love, but what is it really?
Humans just love seeing animals demonstrate love: cuddly chimps grooming each other, say, or penguin pairs carefully passing their egg in the driving snow. Videos of cows joining dog packs or cats and...
View ArticleIs hemp the same thing as marijuana?
There's been a lot of discussion about hemp recently, since the 2018 Farm Bill made it legal for farmers to grow industrial hemp for the first time since the passage of the 1970 Controlled Substances...
View ArticleAutomated disease detection in maize
Maize is perhaps the single, most-important cereal crop in the world. It is consumed by millions of people and is a staple for a large proportion of the global population. It is also used for animal...
View ArticleUS-China trade war 'imperils' Amazon forest, experts warn
The simmering trade war between the United States and China risks devastating the Amazon rainforest as Beijing looks for ways to make up a shortfall in US-grown soya beans, experts warned on Wednesday.
View ArticleCornell model helps dairy farms reduce nitrogen, save money
The Chesapeake Bay—about 235 miles down the Susquehanna River from New York's Southern Tier—and other waterways might grow cleaner, thanks to new updates and improvements in a Cornell dairy nutrition...
View ArticleNo plans to delay livestreams despite NZ massacre: Facebook's Zuckerberg
Facebook is working to prevent livestreams of terror attacks such as the one in New Zealand but it does not plan to introduce a delay on live feeds, CEO Mark Zuckerberg said.
View ArticleBeer and fodder crop has been deteriorating for 6,000 years
The diversity of the crop Sorghum, a cereal used to make alcoholic drinks, has been decreasing over time due to agricultural practice. To maintain the diversity of the crop and keep it growing farmers...
View ArticleStudy questions the sustainability of plant ingredients as fishmeal substitutes
Substituting fishmeal in aquaculture feeds with plant ingredients may not be as beneficial for the environment as many predict, according to new research from an international team of experts.
View ArticleMessage to the EU: you have the chance to stop fuelling devastation in the...
The effects of European consumption are being felt in Brazil, driving disastrous deforestation and violence.
View ArticleThis hawk likes crab for dinner
Red-shouldered hawks (Buteo lineatus) feed primarily on mammals, amphibians, reptiles, and invertebrates, the majority of which are insects and crustaceans, with the latter represented to date only by...
View ArticleBuilding better life support systems for future space travel
Astronauts on future long-duration spaceflight missions to the Moon and Mars could rely on microalgae to supply essentials including food, water and oxygen. A new investigation aboard the International...
View ArticleStudy reveals role of neonatal brain cells in early bonding in mammals
What drives the social bond between offspring and caregivers in the first few days of life? A Yale-led team of researchers has found clues in specific neurons in the brains of neonatal mice that are...
View ArticleAntibiotic resistance is not new – it existed long before people used drugs...
Imagine a world where your odds of surviving minor surgery were one to three. A world in which a visit to the dentist could spell disaster. This is the world into which your great-grandmother was born....
View ArticleSeaweed feed additive cuts livestock methane but poses questions
Supplementing cattle feed with seaweed could result in a significant reduction in methane belched by livestock, according to Penn State researchers, but they caution that the practice may not be a...
View ArticleA new route for plant nutrient delivery
Agriculture around the globe requires new solutions for food and water sustainability. With more frequent climate extremes, growing populations, increased food demand, and global crop threats,...
View ArticleAntibiotic resistance in spore-forming probiotic bacteria
New research has found that six probiotic Bacillus strains are resistant to several antibiotics. Genetic analysis of other Bacillus strains has shown genes that contribute to antibiotic resistance...
View ArticleEating insects is good for you and the planet, researchers insist
Does the idea of eating insects bug you?
View ArticleNewly discovered cattle genes could be keys to more sustainable beef industry
A newly discovered series of genes related to feed efficiency could pave the way to making cattle farming cheaper and more sustainable, according to a new study by University of Alberta researchers.
View ArticleGreen fertiliser made from cow dung and chicken feathers could transform big...
A raft of strategies is being trialled in Europe to turn nutrient-rich farm waste such as chicken feathers, cow dung and plant stalks into green fertiliser. Full of phosphorus and nitrogen, recycled...
View ArticleHumanity's next test: feed 10 billion without ruining Earth
Experts Friday began negotiating the most comprehensive scientific assessment ever of the role the land we live off plays in climate change, expected to highlight the stark choices humanity faces to...
View ArticleDry feed for superfood producers
Given that they generate hardly any greenhouse gases, are undemanding, nutritious and fast growing, insects have generated a lot of hype in recent years. They are touted as the superfood of the...
View ArticleStudying animal cognition in the wild
Different types of cognitive abilities can lead to a variety of knowledge that can help an animal to find, access, and guard food and mates. One approach to gain insight into the evolution of such...
View ArticleHow long does a whale feed? New data gives insight into blue and fin whale...
Researchers using electronic tags were able to monitor blue and fin whales off the coast of Southern California over multiple weeks, providing new insight into the feeding behaviors of the two largest...
View ArticleVideo captures whale bubble-net feeding
University of Hawai'i at Mānoa's Marine Mammal Research Program (MMRP) researchers and key collaborators captured amazing whale's-point-of-view and aerial drone video of humpback whale bubble-net...
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