Kiwi Farms: The Slippery Slope of Curating the Web
Despite broad public protests, Cloudflare initially declined to cut its ties with Kiwi Farms. When death threats came into play, the company quickly changed its position. The removal of Kiwi Farms will likely increase calls for voluntary curation of.....»»
Deciphering the association between uterine microbiota and fertility in dairy cows
Reduced fertility prolongs the interval from calving to conception in dairy cows, resulting in significant economic losses to dairy farms. Up to 25% of cows are culled due to reproductive failure, and this accounts for a larger proportion than that c.....»»
The ancient practice of livestock guardian dogs is highly successful on Australian farms today
Guardian dogs do a great job of protecting Australian livestock from predators......»»
Actively exploited vulnerability threatens hundreds of solar power stations
Organizations using unpatched SolarView products face potentially serious consequences. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Hundreds of Internet-exposed devices inside solar farms remain unpatched against a critical and activ.....»»
Hyenas inherit power from mothers, but it"s a privilege they pay dearly for, finds 30-year study
In some monarchies, inherited power offers a ladder that can be ascended to absolute authority—be it through diplomacy, ruthlessness, or the passing of time. But in hyena monarchies, inherited power is a slippery downward slide. A study from the Ma.....»»
Is the US ready for an African swine fever outbreak?
In a new study, researchers from North Carolina State University have used a computer model to understand how African swine fever (ASF) might spread among swine farms in the southeastern U.S.—and examined the effectiveness of existing response plan.....»»
Kiwi for Gmail 4.0 brings tabbed workspaces, Google Meet, custom colors, and more
If you love the Gmail and Google Workspace experience, but you crave a native macOS app experience, Kiwi for Gmail is an app you should check out. The newest 4.0 launch adds a host of new features that have been long requested by customers. more….....»»
Fish farm waste can be used to produce biogas, study shows
Digesting fish waste can allow circular fish and vegetable farms (aquaponics) to produce biogas that can be fed back into the energy system of these farms. This also generates excellent nutrition for plants, according to new research from the Univers.....»»
Dairy cattle geneticist finds mutant gene threatening Holstein calves
In the fall of 2020, when Chad Dechow got a call from veterinarians in New York describing a strange condition affecting Holstein calves on two farms under their care, he was unfamiliar with the condition that came to be known as calf recumbency......»»
Underwater noise shown to disturb feeding behavior of marine organisms
Many marine organisms, such as fish, marine mammals and crustaceans, produce and use sound to navigate, reproduce, detect prey and avoid predators. However, anthropogenic sound, for example from the construction and operation of offshore wind farms,.....»»
Can a wind turbine handle hurricane speed winds?
As wind farms expand into new areas they will need to withstand extreme wind speeds......»»
Food forests and urban farms hold promise of addressing numerous problems at once
What if you could grow fresh food where it is most needed, cost-effectively reduce heat-related deaths, and create green space for the local community? What if you could also reduce flooding and help mitigate climate change? These questions and more.....»»
Miami zoo"s meet-a-kiwi scheme ruffles feathers in New Zealand
New Zealand's prime minister on Wednesday joined a chorus of Kiwis complaining about the treatment of their national bird by a Miami zoo......»»
Switzerland is turning the gap between train tracks into a ‘solar carpet’
A startup called Sun-Ways developed a mechanism that can turn unused space between train tracks into a long and narrow solar farm. Solar power is key to a clean energy future, but many people don’t want large-scale solar farms in their backya.....»»
With mouth-watering foods, mountain farms in Europe seek climate readiness
Tackling threats to water supply in European highlands is crucial for producers of premium foods and drinks ranging from Spanish ham to Scotch whisky......»»
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis vetoes bill that could have delayed gray wolf reintroduction
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis followed through with his not-too-veiled hint that he would veto a measure that could have delayed the state's plan to capture and release gray wolves along the Western Slope by the end of the year......»»
Researchers track antimicrobial resistance in E. coli isolated from swine
The spread of drug-resistant microbes has become a global health concern that threatens our ability to treat infections. The widespread use of antimicrobials in livestock, such as swine farms, exacerbates this problem. Therefore, we need surveillance.....»»
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom: how to open the Sahasra Slope Skyview Tower
Most towers in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom are easy to open. The Sahasra Slope Skyview Tower is a little trickier though......»»
Colorado cements plan to reintroduce gray wolves but a snag lingers
Colorado's plan to capture and release dozens of wolves into the Western Slope's wilderness is now finalized, though the timeline might suffer thanks to a bill proposed by the region's lawmakers......»»
Study shows having a criminal record does not mean a person is intrinsically immoral
Assuming that people with a criminal record are inherently more inclined to break the rules is wrong, according to a paper published in the Journal of Experimental Criminology by Joachim Vosgerau (Bocconi) and Sarah Kuehn (Slippery Rock University of.....»»
New Zealand fights to save its flightless national bird
New Zealand's treasured kiwi birds are shuffling around Wellington's verdant hills for the first time in a century, after a drive to eliminate invasive predators from the capital's surrounds......»»