Dairy calves use brushes for more than combing their hair
Dairy cows have a natural drive to groom themselves and to scratch those hard-to-reach itches on their bodies. When given the opportunity, dairy cattle use mechanical brushes daily at every stage of their lives. A new study in the Journal of Dairy Sc.....»»
NYC"s community composting cuts are putting its curbside plan at risk
On a chilly day in December, a crowd gathered in the shadow of City Hall in lower Manhattan to chant, listen to speeches and wave signs crafted for the occasion. "No cuts to compost!" read one held by a man with shoulder-length gray hair. "Compost Ad.....»»
Save on Dyson Airwrap, Airstrait, Corrale for Valentine’s Day
Best Buy has many great Dyson deals ready for Valentine's Day with over $100 off the most highly sought after Dyson hair products. Here's what to know......»»
There aren"t many Dyson deals this week, but we found a few hidden gems
Get the cordless V15 Detect vacuum with a laser for $599.99 or a refurbished Supersonic hair dryer for $249.99 as of Jan. 22. UPDATE: Jan. 22, 2024, 2:00 p.m. EST This post has been updated with the latest list of Dyson vacuums, air-purifyi.....»»
Whale calves found stealing milk from other mothers
Research from The University of Western Australia has found some southern right whale calves are little "milk thieves.".....»»
Scientists compute with light inside hair-thin optical fiber
Scientists at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, Scotland, have found a powerful new way to program optical circuits that are critical to the delivery of future technologies such as unhackable communications networks and ultrafast quantum computers.....»»
Making faba beans a better source of protein
Faba beans pack a high-protein punch, making them rich with promise as an alternative to meat and dairy sources. But the legume also has less desirable qualities, like compounds that cause flatulence and interfere with the body's nutrient absorption......»»
Fighting superbugs with medical nanomachines
Instruments smaller than a human hair are being designed to eradicate antibiotic-resistant bacteria and fight cancer......»»
Meat and dairy industry"s attempt to change how we measure methane emissions would let polluters off the hook
Lobbyists from major polluting industries were out in force at the recent UN climate summit, COP28. Groups representing the livestock industry, which is responsible for around 32% of global methane emissions, want to increase their use of a new way o.....»»
Narwal ‘s ‘hairodynamic’ robot mops debut at CES 2024
Narwal revealed two robot mops at CES 2024, both of which offer impressive suction, large dustbins, and a design that prevents hair from tangling its brushes......»»
Elusive cytonemes guide neural development, provide signaling "express route"
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital scientists found that cytonemes (thin, long, hair-like projections on cells) are important during neural development. Cytonemes connect cells communicating across vast distances but are difficult to capture with.....»»
The best cordless vacuums for pet hair, wood, and more
Why not make your chores a bit easier and opt for a cordless vacuum? Here are our picks for the best models......»»
The best cordless vacuums for pet hair, carpet, wood, and more
Why not make your chores a bit easier and opt for a cordless vacuum? Here are our picks for the best models......»»
Scientists provide recipe to halve pollution from food production
A major report for the United Nations has put forward solutions to halve nitrogen pollution from agriculture and the food system in Europe, including reducing meat and dairy consumption, fertilizer use and food waste......»»
Two recent studies expand understanding of how early social housing helps dairy calves thrive
Dairy industry professionals continuously work to ensure the highest possible welfare for dairy calves, including fine-tuning their housing to improve overall health, well-being, and performance. Two new studies in JDS Communications are illuminating.....»»
California wants farms to capture methane from cow manure. Neighbors say it"s killing them
At a massive dairy farm in the San Joaquin Valley, nearly 14,000 Holstein cows crane their necks through feeding stalls and gnaw leisurely on alfalfa......»»
New bottlenose dolphin sense discovered: Research suggests they can feel weak electric fields
Born tail first, bottlenose dolphin calves emerge equipped with two slender rows of whiskers along their beak-like snouts—much like the touch-sensitive whiskers of seals. But the whiskers fall out soon after birth, leaving the youngster with a seri.....»»
Using gravitational wave observations of a binary black hole merger to verify the no-hair theorem
An international team of researchers including Prof. Badri Krishnan at Radboud University has verified an important property of black holes known as the no-hair theorem using gravitational wave observations. Their research is published in the journal.....»»
The best Dyson Hair Dryer, Airwrap, and AirStrait deals for the holidays
Dyson offers more than vacuums, and that includes savings on some of its most popular haircare products......»»
This Shark cordless vacuum is $150 in Amazon’s Black Friday sale
Grab a great Shark pet hair cordless vacuum for less with 42% off at Amazon bringing it down to just $150......»»
Molecular secrets behind "zigzag" hair patterns uncovered, offering an avenue for anti-aging solutions
RIKEN researchers have discovered how biological rhythms influence hair growth in mice. This finding could pave the way for novel anti-aging treatments in humans......»»