Eocene ungulates were very selective in their feeding
A study by the UPV/EHU-University of the Basque Country into the paleodiet of extinct paleotheriidae (or pseudo horses) provides information about their feeding strategy and the environment they inhabited at the end of the Eocene. Plagiolophus was a.....»»
245-million-year-old fossils provide new insights into the evolution and feeding strategies of aquatic insects
The feeding strategy of filtering suspended particles from the water was developed earlier in aquatic insects than previously assumed. This was revealed in a study on fossil insect larvae from the 245-million-year-old Grès à Voltzia sandstone of th.....»»
Pet food warning from FDA: Stop feeding this food to your pet immediately
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning for Darwin’s Natural Pet Products raw cat food, telling customers not to feed their pets two different products from the company. The warning comes after the detection of Salmonella str.....»»
Reef fish evolution driven by biting
Coral reefs are home to a spectacular variety of fish. A new study by biologists at the University of California, Davis shows that much of this diversity is driven by a relatively recent innovation among bony fish—feeding by biting prey from surfac.....»»
Feeding dogs raw meat associated with increased presence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria
New research has revealed an association between the feeding of raw meat to pet dogs and the presence of bacteria resistant to critically important antibiotics......»»
Going against the flow: Scientists reveal garden eels" unique way of feeding
The first lab study on garden eels shows how these shy creatures use their burrows, and change their movement and posture, when feeding in strong currents......»»
New Zealand study: Significant struggle of feeding a family as sole-parent
Skipping meals, neglecting their health, and constant stress—this is the lived reality of sole-parents struggling to feed their family, a University of Otago study has found......»»
Swans sacrifice rest to squabble
Swans give up resting time to fight over the best feeding spots, new research shows......»»
Fin whale populations rebound in Antarctic feeding grounds
Southern fin whales have been documented feeding in large numbers in ancestral feeding grounds in Antarctica for the first time since hunting was restricted in 1976. The paper, published in Scientific Reports, includes the first video documentation o.....»»
Satellite-tracking of whale sharks offered insight into their migratory and feeding behavior
The largest fish in the ocean is a globe-trotter that can occasionally be found basking in the coastal waters of the Panamanian Pacific. However, little more is known about the habits of the whale shark (Rhincodon typus) in the region. By satellite-t.....»»
Novel enzyme-free strategy to detect organophosphorus pesticide residues
High usage and unreasonable methods have caused excessive residues of glyphosate in agricultural products, so it's necessary to find rapid and highly selective methods for detecting glyphosate residues. Laboratory instrument–based methods or enzyme.....»»
Developing sustainable membranes for future energy
A recently published paper in Science "Polytriazole membranes with ultrathin tunable selective layer for crude oil fractionation," offers an innovative membrane development solution to handle unique industrial conditions, such as hydrocarbon fraction.....»»
Sustainable irrigation can feed billions, make agriculture resilient to climate change
As climate change shifts precipitation patterns, irrigation can be a powerful tool for increasing the world's food supply—feeding more than a billion additional people without converting natural spaces into farmland, according to a new study by Car.....»»
Designing the perfect membrane for clean separation of gases
Selective removal of detrimental gases, e.g., hydrogen sulfide (H2S) and carbon dioxide (CO2) from natural gas (CH4) could become simpler and highly effective using a new class of oriented mixed-matrix metal-organic framework (MMMOF) membrane develop.....»»
Automated drones could scare birds off agricultural fields
In the future, cameras could spot blackbirds feeding on grapes in a vineyard and launch drones to drive off the avian irritants, then return to watch for the next invading flock. All without a human nearby......»»
Highly selective photocatalysts for nonoxidative coupling of methane
Methane (CH4) is the main component of liquid natural gas. However, the combustion of methane generates a critical amount of carbon dioxide, making the use of this power source contradict the concept of green chemistry......»»
Yakuza’s selective English dubbing reminds me of going home
The way the English dubs in Yakuza: Like a Dragon and Judgment are handled reminded me of my experience going back home to China......»»
Study shows that scavengers, such as raccoons, can be picky eaters
When you picture a finicky eater, a raccoon doesn't usually come to mind. But new research from the University of Georgia has revealed that scavengers, such as raccoons and vultures, can be selective about what they eat. The study provides insight in.....»»
Under anaerobic conditions, common microbial communities can break the ultra-strong carbon-fluorine bond
Engineers at University of California Riverside are the first to report selective breakdown of a particularly stubborn class of PFAS, called fluorinated carboxylic acids (FCAs), by common microorganisms......»»
The future of desalination? A fast, efficient, selective membrane for purifying saltwater
Water scarcity is a growing problem around the world. Desalination of seawater is an established method to produce drinkable water but comes with huge energy costs. For the first time, researchers use fluorine-based nanostructures to successfully fil.....»»
Eocene ungulates were very selective in their feeding
A study by the UPV/EHU-University of the Basque Country into the paleodiet of extinct paleotheriidae (or pseudo horses) provides information about their feeding strategy and the environment they inhabited at the end of the Eocene. Plagiolophus was a.....»»