Playtime is purr-fect for your cat"s welfare
Play is often considered an indicator and promotor of animal welfare. Playing with your cat may also nurture closer cat-human bonds. In a new study, scientists have investigated these links by applying in-depth empirical methods to analyze data gathe.....»»
Can understanding owners" behaviours improve the health and welfare of horses?
An editorial introducing a special virtual issue of the Equine Veterinary Journal turns the lens on horse owners. The editorial introduces a collection of 20 studies examining horse owner behavior—such as recognizing colic, treating infectious dise.....»»
Agricultural rewilding can help restore the environment and support production of high-welfare food, researchers say
Rewilding landscapes using elements of farming practice can help to restore ecosystems and produce high-welfare, high-quality food, researchers say......»»
Experts agree: Dairy cattle"s welfare worse than beef cattle
Contrary to what one might think, dairy cows and other dairy cattle are likely to experience worse welfare than their counterparts in beef herds, raised solely for meat......»»
Sonic Frontiers early hands–on impressions: Oh no
Sonic Frontiers shows some of that classic promise in its linear levels, but the freeroam elements that took up the majority of our playtime feel slow and repetitive, made even worse with an awkward camera angle......»»
Ways to Nurture & Encourage Your Child’s Love of Cars
Every child is obsessed with some subject when they’re young. Whether it’s dinosaurs, superheroes, trains, or Santa Claus, this infatuation can consume their conversations and playtime. They’ll practically eat, breathe, and dream it. If your ch.....»»
California Gov. Newsom signs landmark legislation aimed at boosting children"s safety online
A landmark California bill aimed at promoting children's digital welfare became law on Thursday, as Gov. Gavin Newsom announced he had signed the legislation imposing strict requirements on websites "likely to be accessed" by kids......»»
Why researchers are interested in keeping (some) lionfish healthy
Researchers in North Carolina recently published a study focused on improving the health and welfare of lionfish (Pterois volitans and Pterois miles). While lionfish are visually striking (and venomous), this raises the question: Why do scientists ca.....»»
How young people are mapping viable futures
Young people globally are facing unprecedented social, economic, political and environmental challenges related to the restructuring of work, poor access to key welfare services, the decline of democratic practices and the climate emergency......»»
The women calling out Apple’s handling of misconduct claims
Some employees say Apple’s HR team puts company reputation ahead of worker welfare. Enlarge (credit: Bloomberg | FT) Megan Mohr was five years into her Apple career when, in 2013, a male colleague took advantage of her after.....»»
This surgical procedure to impregnate greyhounds in Australia is a major animal welfare issue
Greyhounds in Australia will continue to be impregnated via a procedure that's illegal in other countries, after a provision to ban it was recently overturned in a New South Wales government bill......»»
Study identifies potential welfare concerns for privately kept snakes
New University of Bristol-led research has highlighted several potential welfare concerns relating to how snakes are kept in private homes including issues with enclosure size, temperature and humidity......»»
Far-right parties find favor where immigrants, citizens vie for same public housing in Europe
In Europe, far-right parties have emerged as the most vocal defenders of restricting welfare benefits to citizens only......»»
Steam Deck battery life: 5 tips to extend your playtime
The Steam Deck is a great handheld gaming PC, but its battery life is terrible. Here are five tips to extend your battery life on the Steam Deck......»»
New study shows welfare prevents crime, quite dramatically
A new paper in the Quarterly Journal of Economics indicates that removing cash welfare from children when they reach age 18 greatly increases the chances that they will face criminal justice charges in subsequent years. .....»»
London dogs at greater risk of heatstroke, latest research suggests
Researchers in dog welfare at Nottingham Trent University and the Royal Veterinary College found that dogs in the capital had up to double the chance of getting heat-related illness than in some other regions......»»
Bear cubs rescued from wildlife trade in Vietnam
Two bear cubs are starting a new life in a sanctuary in Vietnam after being rescued from the illegal wildlife trade, an animal welfare group said Friday......»»
US child welfare system is falling short because of persistent child poverty
Although government spending on the child welfare system totaled US$33 billion in 2018, the most recent year for which an estimate is available, it's still failing to meet all children's needs because of overwhelming demand......»»
Can introducing a central bank digital currency improve social welfare?
While cash is issued in the form of physical paper and coins, central bank digital currency (CBDC) involves recording transaction information in a digital ledger kept by the central bank. A study published in Economic Inquiry examines how introducing.....»»
Study proposes method of identifying global poverty from space
Despite successes in reducing poverty globally in the last two decades, almost one billion people are still living without access to reliable and affordable electricity, which in turn negatively affects health and welfare, and impedes sustainable dev.....»»
Signalis: The First Preview
When I first laid eyes on Signalis, I was immediately fascinated by its futuristic sci-fi setting and the enigmatic aura that was brought alongside it. I knew very little about it going into my demo, but after my 30-minute playtime with the opening s.....»»