Measuring an animal's pain
A new device designed by engineers and veterinarians at Massey University seeks to change the way we understand animal pain, starting with sheep.
Plants & Animals
Jul 26, 2017
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News tagged with pain
PAINS-killer: Study finds serious issues with popular drug screening tool
A widely used screening tool deployed in the early phases of drug discovery to weed out undesirable compounds is wrong so often it can't be trusted on its own, according to scientists at the University of North Carolina at ...
Biochemistry
Jul 11, 2017
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New wheelchair prototype with an innovative propulsion system
A new wheelchair prototype with an innovative propulsion system has been developed by Massey University engineers that attempts to minimise chronic shoulder and wrist problems for self-propelled wheelchair users, while making ...
Engineering
Jun 28, 2017
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Five ways virtual reality is improving healthcare
Virtual reality is much more than just a new form of entertainment, it is increasingly being used in a wide range of medical applications, from treatments to training. Here are a few of them.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Jun 21, 2017
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Researchers design AI system to diagnose pain levels in sheep
The researchers have developed an AI system which uses five different facial expressions to recognise whether a sheep is in pain, and estimate the severity of that pain. The results could be used to improve sheep welfare, ...
Plants & Animals
May 31, 2017
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Declawing linked to aggression and other abnormal behaviors in cats
Declaw surgery (onychectomy) is illegal in many countries but is still a surprisingly common practice in some. It is performed electively to stop cats from damaging furniture, or as a means of avoiding scratches. Previous ...
Plants & Animals
May 23, 2017
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Video: Should you pee on a jellyfish sting?
Sure, jellyfish look pretty serene, but we all know the evils that come from a run-in with those tentacles.
Other
May 23, 2017
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How Burger King revealed the hackability of voice assistants
Burger King pulled a pretty juicy marketing stunt last month that drew plenty of attention—not just to the Whopper, but also to the intrinsic vulnerabilities of a new type of voice-activated gadget.
Consumer & Gadgets
May 5, 2017
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The impact of a guide dog extends far beyond its guiding responsibilities
Preliminary findings from world-first research reveal the impact of a guide dog extends far beyond its ability to guide its handler.
Plants & Animals
Apr 26, 2017
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Painkillers relieve zebrafish larvae discomfort
Lynne Sneddon is a myth buster. Having debunked the fisherman's legend that fish don't feel pain, Sneddon, from the University of Liverpool, UK, has become a leading figure in the movement to reduce, replace and refine the ...
Plants & Animals
Apr 19, 2017
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