New antioxidants found in beef, chicken and pork
Imidazole dipeptides (IDPs), which are abundant in meat and fish, are substances produced in the bodies of various animals, including humans, and have been reported to be effective in relieving fatigue and preventing dementia. However, the physiologi.....»»
Addition of antioxidants to cell cultures can enhance the production of monoclonal antibodies
Researchers at the Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, India, have investigated the effects of oxidative stress on the production of monoclonal antibodies (mAbs), and how antioxidants can alleviate this stress to impro.....»»
Chicken and farmed salmon have remarkably similar environmental footprints
We love our chicken. We love our salmon. Thanks to how we farm these two popular proteins, their environmental footprints are surprisingly similar......»»
Recalls of fresh meat products may lower customer demand
Fresh meats such as chicken and beef are staples of many Americans' diets, but demand may take a hit after these products are recalled, according to new Penn State research......»»
Wing prices down heading into Super Bowl
Football fans can expect lower prices on chicken wings this year as another consumption record is expected around Super Bowl LVII, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert......»»
Airlines and cattle ranchers have beef with Google’s climate math
Businesses with sales at stake are pushing back on Google's emissions estimates. Enlarge (credit: Damien Meyer/Getty Images) Flying premium from San Francisco to Los Angeles, a common trip for some Californians, could ge.....»»
As egg prices soar, the deadliest bird flu outbreak in US history drags on
Risk to humans is low, but epidemiologists fear a future pandemic by such a flu. Enlarge / Chicken eggs are disposed of at a quarantined farm in Israel's northern Moshav (village) of Margaliot on January 3, 2022. (credit: Getty.....»»
DNA from domesticated chickens is tainting genomes of wild red junglefowl, finds study
The red junglefowl—the wild ancestor of the chicken—is losing its genetic diversity by interbreeding with domesticated birds, according to a new study led by Frank Rheindt of the National University of Singapore published January 19 in the journa.....»»
Microalgae could be the future of sustainable superfood in a rapidly changing world, study finds
Algae. It's what's for dinner. This variation on the iconic US advertising slogan from the beef industry may sound funny, but it's no joke that the current agriculture system is a major source of greenhouse gas emissions and environmental pollution......»»
When Did the Anthropocene Actually Begin?
Scientists want to pinpoint the technology that marked when humanity became a “geological superpower.” On the short list: the H-bomb and the modern chicken......»»
Cutting costs and emissions in beef production
A research team led by the University of Queensland has developed a tool to help the global beef industry simultaneously reduce costs and greenhouse gas emissions while meeting demand for meat......»»
Advanced Data Protection: Improved security, with some exceptions
Users can optionally beef up iCloud security, but iCloud Mail, Contacts, and Calendar can't fully use end-to-end encryption. Here's why.Advanced Data Protection launched with iOS 16.2In mid-December 2022, Apple rolled out enhanced security features a.....»»
So long, Richard Shelby, and thanks for all the pork
As Richard Shelby steps down, will Washington replace Alabama in prominence? Enlarge / Retiring Sen. Richard C. Shelby, R-Ala. (credit: Scott J. Ferrell | Getty Images) Every other year, luminaries of the air and space c.....»»
DEAL: Get cooking with these Anova sous vide machines
Ever wanted to make chicken and steak that’s as tender and juicy as you find in the restaurants? Then perhaps a sous vide machine could be what the chef ordered. The post DEAL: Get cooking with these Anova sous vide machines first appeared on Phand.....»»
How to control HomeKit with Stream Deck
It seems like an obvious use for a Stream Deck, yet while you can control your HomeKit setup from one, the solution is far from obvious. Here's what you need to do.Egg, chicken, chicken, egg. While HomeKit remained less successful than, say, Google's.....»»
New fossil foot analysis reveals the surprising and varied lifestyles of dinosaur bird ancestors
Have you ever eaten chicken feet? If you haven't, you might be surprised to learn there's actually quite a bit of flesh down there. And scales too! They're wonderful—and informative—pieces of engineering......»»
Feeding apple waste to chickens may boost their health
An apple a day may keep the livestock veterinarian away. Juice, pulp and other waste from Empire apples, when injected into chicken eggs before hatching, show signs of boosting the animal's intestinal health, according to Cornell research......»»
Peru slaughters more than 37,000 poultry after bird flu outbreak
Peruvian authorities have culled at least 37,000 birds on a chicken farm due to bird flu, officials said Thursday......»»
Project seeks to learn how to grow super mushrooms, with termites as teachers
Termites have cultivated and eaten them for 30 million years. This incredible mushroom has more protein than chicken, soy and corn, but has yet to be grown by humans. By imitating termites, scientists at the University of Copenhagen will investigate.....»»
IBM to step up investment in Taiwan
IBM plans to establish a new service center in southern Taiwan and beef up its total workforce in the country next year, according to industry sources......»»
Opinion: Working prisoners are entitled to employment and safety standards just like anybody else
The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) recently ended its longstanding relationship with the meatpacking company, Wallace Beef......»»