Eating tendencies of Brahman steers can affect meat tenderness
The dependence of residual feed intake on growth and tenderness of Brahman cattle, a common breed chosen for crossbreeding cattle along the southern U.S., including Texas, was the focus of a cattle feeding study published in Applied Animal Science......»»
Google Adds New Changes to its Account Sign-in Page
It's a pretty minor change which shouldn't affect how users sign in to their accounts. The post Google Adds New Changes to its Account Sign-in Page appeared first on Phandroid. It goes without saying that Google tends to make frequent twea.....»»
Can a lone wolf affect the environment? Red wolf researchers have surprising data
As Ron Sutherland guides his Subaru along the roads of Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge, he keeps his eyes peeled......»»
Meat, legume or rice-based dishes tend to have a larger biodiversity footprint, study shows
Dishes like Brazilian steak and Indian kidney bean curry have an especially large biodiversity footprint, or impact on biodiversity, according to a study published in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Elissa Cheng from the National University of Si.....»»
Study details toxic elements found in stranded whales, dolphins over 15 years
Whales and dolphins get their nutrients and essential elements through their diet. While eating fish, squid, octopus, crustaceans, and other marine mammals, they are also exposed to heavy metal contaminants......»»
Apple COO Jeff Williams in Taiwan for Foxconn’s 50th, as Tim Cook steers clear
Apple’s chief operating officer Jeff Williams is in Taiwan as a guest of honor for Foxconn’s 50th anniversary celebrations. He’s reportedly joined by his deputy, Sabih Khan. The rare visit is likely a compromise, enabling the occasion to be.....»»
Will Smith parodies viral AI-generated video by actually eating spaghetti
Actor pokes fun at 2023 AI video by eating spaghetti messily and claiming it's AI-generated. Enlarge / The real Will Smith eating spaghetti, parodying an AI-generated video from 2023. (credit: Will Smith / Getty Images / Benj Edw.....»»
Wars in Ukraine and Gaza could soon affect our approach to the North Pole, researcher warns
The Houthis are attacking ships in the Red Sea. Rerouting via South Africa is expensive, whereas the Arctic route only takes a week. Once a no-go zone, this route might be a more realistic option. Mind the nuclear submarines, though….....»»
Unique manufacturing method produces more appealing vegan meat
Vegan food is often sidestepped due to its rubbery consistency. Food technology researchers at Lund University in Sweden have now developed a way to make vegan food more appetizing by using new combinations of raw materials. So far, the research fiel.....»»
TikTok and Instagram "diet" tips to avoid
Interested in healthy eating? These diet tips aren't what you're looking for. Plenty of influencers and creators on TikTok and Instagram think they know the right way for you to eat. This feels especially obvious in January and February, when,.....»»
Verizon’s $10 Auto Pay Discount Changes to Bank Accounts Only
Verizon pushed out an auto pay change today that could affect the discount you see on your monthly statement. Well, it really only should if you haven’t enrolled in auto pay or plan to in the future. Let me explain that. Starting February 14, V.....»»
Leading Lab-Grown Meat Company Upside Foods Just Paused a Major Expansion
Upside Foods is putting plans for its Illinois-based cultivated meat factory on hold and laying off staff to focus on its existing plant......»»
Apparently, ants can eat your GPU now
Ants are eating the thermal pads in GPUs, and this is far from the first time we've heard about the problem......»»
Pesticides to help protect seeds can adversely affect earthworms" health
While pesticides protect crops from hungry animals, pesky insects, or even microbial infections, they also impact other vital organisms, including bees and earthworms. Now, research published in Environmental Science & Technology Letters reveals that.....»»
Business operations affect fishermen"s resilience to climate change, new study finds
Timothy Frawley has spent the better of the past two decades working in and around commercial fisheries. Born and raised in Casco Bay, Maine, he grew up packing lobsters and pitching bait on Portland's working waterfront. He has worked in commercial.....»»
Study measures the psychological toll of wildfires
Wildfires in Southeast Asia significantly affect peoples' moods, especially if the fires originate outside a person's own country, according to a new study......»»
Examining the range of adulterants that disrupt the hormones of fish and amphibians
The contraceptive pill is obviously not intended for fish and frogs. However, the hormones in the pill and other pharmaceuticals that are not completely broken down in sewage treatment plants can affect aquatic organisms......»»
Nutrients direct intestinal stem cell function and affect aging, finds study
Researchers at the University of Helsinki have discovered a new mechanism of action between the nutrient adaptation of intestinal stem cells and aging. The finding may make a difference when seeking ways to maintain the functional capacity of the agi.....»»
Pollution risks worsening global water scarcity: Study
Water scarcity could affect three billion more people than previously expected by mid-century, with increased pollution rendering river sources "unsafe" for humans and wildlife, researchers warned Tuesday......»»
Dangerous climate tipping points will affect Australia. The risks are real and cannot be ignored, say researchers
In 2023, we saw a raft of news stories about climate tipping points, including the accelerating loss of Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets, the potential dieback of the Amazon rainforest and the likely weakening of the Atlantic Meridional Ocean Circu.....»»
Animals keep eating precious plants—we used "smell misinformation" to keep them away
In places where we need to protect valuable plants—whether for ecological or economic reasons—local herbivores can cause significant damage......»»