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Molecular & Computational biology Mar 25, 2024

Alternative proteins are here. The next 30 years could be crucial for NZ's meat and dairy sectors

The history of farming is seeded with technological "big bang" moments that have changed the trajectory of whole industries and countries.

Agriculture Mar 25, 2024

Food prices will climb everywhere as temperatures rise due to climate change

Climate change, and specifically rising temperatures, may cause food prices to increase by 3.2% per year, according to a new study by researchers in Germany. As climate change continues to worsen, this price inflation will ...

Plants & Animals Mar 24, 2024

Pangolins in Africa: Expert unpacks why millions have been traded illegally and what can be done about it

Pangolins are fascinating creatures known for their unique appearance and distinctive scales. They are mammals belonging to the order Pholidota and are native to Africa and Asia. Due to their primary diet of ants and termites, ...

Ecology Mar 22, 2024

In Lake Erie, climate change scrambles zooplankton's seasonal presence

A new analysis of zooplankton in western Lake Erie shows that their biomass and seasonal behavioral patterns have been drastically altered by human-driven changes in water temperature and food webs.

Plants & Animals Mar 22, 2024

Multi-cusped postcanine teeth associated with zooplankton feeding in phocid seals

The morphology of an animal's teeth often reflects its diet. A well-known example of a mammal that feeds in the water is the crabeater seal (Lobodon carcinophaga), which consumes large amounts of zooplankton.

Veterinary medicine Mar 21, 2024

Scientists collaborate to study the cause and development of liver abscesses in cattle

To effectively prevent liver abscesses in cattle, it is crucial to gain a complete understanding of the development of this condition and the bacteria responsible for causing the infection.

Archaeology Mar 20, 2024

Toba supereruption may have facilitated dispersal of modern humans out of Africa

Modern humans dispersed from Africa multiple times, but the event that led to global expansion occurred less than 100,000 years ago. Some researchers hypothesize that dispersals were restricted to "green corridors" formed ...

Biotechnology Mar 19, 2024

Researchers use an edible blue-green algae to protect honey bees against viruses

Scientists at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)'s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) have developed an edible antiviral treatment that can be used to protect honey bees against deformed wing virus (DWV) ...

Environment Mar 18, 2024

Fort Lauderdale is looking at raising roads to battle rising seas

It's a scary thought: Sea levels rising by as much as 2 feet, swallowing up land, homes and everything else not on high ground.

Environment Mar 18, 2024

Methane: a powerful gas heating the planet

Climate talks often revolve around reducing the most dangerous greenhouse gas CO2.

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