A shark party is happening off the Outer Banks: Here's a rundown of who's there
There's something in the water off the Outer Banks, and that something is a lot of sharks.
Plants & Animals
Apr 3, 2023
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News tagged with animal research
Double treatment stores salmon and strawberries for later
A simple two-step process that could be scaled for use in the home kitchen has the potential to dramatically cut food waste, KAUST researchers have shown.
Cell & Microbiology
Feb 21, 2023
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New cuttlefish brain map reveals secrets of camouflage
New mapping of the cuttlefish brain could explain how and why the marine animal employs its distinct camouflage ability according to researchers from The University of Queensland (UQ).
Plants & Animals
Jan 23, 2023
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Can we ethically justify harming animals for research? There are several schools of thought
Neuralink, the biotechnology company co-founded by Elon Musk, has been accused of animal cruelty and is under federal investigation in the United States for potential animal welfare violations.
Plants & Animals
Dec 20, 2022
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Biodiversity unbalanced as ice-free Antarctic areas grow
A study into the impact of global warming on the biodiversity of the Antarctic has identified how predicted expansion of ice-free areas will impact native animals and plants, paving the way for the invasion of non-native ...
Ecology
Dec 1, 2022
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Adventurous bird personalities can help population cope with climate change
Red knots of all ages and sexes show behavioral traits. These remain mostly unchanged over time but differ across individuals. Some individuals are more adventurous and show more exploratory behaviors a in new environment ...
Plants & Animals
Nov 28, 2022
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What is ethical animal research? A scientist and veterinarian explain
A proposed measure in Switzerland would have made that country the first to ban medical and scientific experimentation on animals. It failed to pass in February 2022, with only 21% of voters in favor. Yet globally, including ...
Veterinary medicine
Nov 25, 2022
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Study shows superbugs in the environment rarely transfer over to humans: Hospitals are more risky than farms
An international team of scientists investigating transmission of a deadly drug resistant bacteria that rivals MRSA, has found that while the bugs are found in livestock, pets and the wider environment, they are rarely transmitted ...
Ecology
Nov 21, 2022
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Controversial monkey study reignites animal testing debate
Mother monkeys permanently separated from their newborns sometimes find comfort in plush toys: this recent finding from Harvard experiments has set off intense controversy among scientists and reignited the ethical debate ...
Plants & Animals
Nov 3, 2022
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Slimming and greening the Chinese food system
On August 29, 2022, a research team led by Prof. Wang Xiaoxi from the China Academy for Rural Development and School of Public Affairs of Zhejiang University, and Prof. Yuan Changzheng from the School of Public Health of ...
Environment
Nov 2, 2022
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