Environmentally conscious consumers more likely to buy chicken raised on insects or algae
Consumers who are environmentally aware will likely warm up to the idea of using alternative proteins like insect meal in poultry feed if they're given enough information about the health and environmental benefits, a new University of Alberta study.....»»
Ancient DNA reveals how a chicken virus evolved to become more deadly
An international team of scientists led by geneticists and disease biologists from the University of Oxford and LMU Munich have used ancient DNA to trace the evolution of Marek's Disease Virus (MDV). This global pathogen causes fatal infections in un.....»»
European Commission grills Apple and Google on app store risks and ad practices
The European Commission has sent a formal request to Apple and Google asking the tech giants how they identify "systemic risks" to consumers in their respective app stores.European flagsBoth the App Store and Google Play have been designated as "Very.....»»
Cybercrime operation that sold millions of fraudulent Microsoft accounts disrupted
Microsoft disrupted an alleged threat actor group that built viable cybercrime-as-a-service (CaaS) businesses. Dubbed Storm-1152 by Microsoft, the group bilked enterprises and consumers globally out of millions of dollars. Images of Storm-1152’s il.....»»
How to give gifts with the planet in mind
The holidays can put the eco-conscious in a tricky spot. On one hand, the holidays are synonymous with the gift giving: What would Christmas be without Santa and his overstuffed sleigh? And other faiths, of course, share in different traditions aroun.....»»
Aquatic insects in restored streams need more rocks to lay their eggs
Likening it to providing more runways at busy airports, researchers at North Carolina State University found in a new study that adding protruding rocks to restored streams can help attract female aquatic insects that lay their eggs on the rock botto.....»»
Glassy shell of microscopic algae inspires tiny ultrasound detectors for medical imaging
A multidisciplinary team of researchers from Skoltech has discovered the resonance frequencies of diatom frustules. These intricately structured silicon dioxide shells of single-celled microalgae provide a promising model for nature-inspired electron.....»»
Interior Department weighs in on Miami Wilds fight, warns critical bat habitat at risk
Hours before a planned vote on the Miami Wilds water park, federal wildlife regulators released a letter declaring the development site "environmentally sensitive" and likely "essential" for protecting an endangered bat......»»
Climate change causing 60% of plants and insects to fall out of sync
Seasonal timings of plants are advancing an average of four times faster than insects, throwing key interactions like pollination out of sync. This is according to new findings from researchers at the University of Oxford and Chinese Academy of Scien.....»»
Why Apple is focusing on 6G already
Apple's recent listing for a Cellular Platform Architect to work on 6G technology raised some eyebrows from those wondering why is Apple already hiring for 6G, when it's yet to get its 5G house in order. Here's why it's looking so far forward.iPhone.....»»
Study analyzes how the green transition affects competition and concentration in the business market
The green transition towards a more sustainable and environmentally friendly economy has become a necessity to combat climate change, the scarcity of resources, and pollution. Businesses have been forced to shift from traditional fossil fuels to rene.....»»
An unexpected company just raised the bar for smartphone cameras
Tecno, which makes desirable phones on a budget, is taking a new approach to variable aperture and liquid lens tech for smartphone cameras......»»
Billions have been raised to restore forests, with little success—here"s the missing ingredient
Protecting and restoring forests is one of the cheapest and most effective options for mitigating the carbon emissions heating Earth......»»
Cantin: Amazon partnership may boost Hyundai dealership popularity
Dave Cantin thinks the Hyundai-Amazon partnership benefits the automaker, dealers and consumers......»»
Researcher characterizes enzymes with N–N bonds for antibacterial applications
The building blocks for new drugs that help fight bacteria that are resistant to known antibiotics, for example, should be as cost-effective and environmentally friendly as possible. Enzymes are ideal for this purpose. For example, they can produce o.....»»
Morgan Stanley boosts AAPL target to $220 over AI and Vision Pro
Investment analysts at Morgan Stanley have raised their target price for Apple based on the outlook for Services, iPhone 15 gross margins, and high consumer interest in Vision Pro.An Apple Store logoMorgan Stanley's last target price change was a $5.....»»
Morgan Stanley boosts Apple price to $220 over AI and Vision Pro
Investment analysts at Morgan Stanley have raised their target price for Apple based on the outlook for Services, iPhone 15 gross margins, and high consumer interest in Vision Pro.An Apple Store logoMorgan Stanley's last target price change was a $5.....»»
Researchers serve up an improved model of indoor pollution produced by cooking
Stir-frying yields more than just tasty dishes like Kung Pao chicken and Hunan beef. It also emits an invisible mixture of gases and particles that pollute indoor air and can be detrimental to human health. Correctly estimating such cooking emissions.....»»
Environmental engineers suggest that anaerobic digestion could be used to clean cattle manure, produce fuel
Chemicals—from antibiotics used to keep livestock healthy to pesticides that shield crops from insects and other pests—play an important role in modern agriculture. However, many of these substances accumulate in cow manure used as fertilizer, wh.....»»
Baboons in captivity in Ancient Egypt: Collection of mummies offers insights
Baboons were raised in captivity before being mummified in Ancient Egyptian sites, according to a study published December 6, 2023 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Wim Van Neer of the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences, Belgium and col.....»»
Novel probiotic application method shows promise as a growth promoter for chickens
Chicken and eggs are among the most popular sources of high-quality protein in the world. With a growing population, making the production of this key food source sustainable is vital......»»