Sexing chicken eggs by scent
Fertilized chicken eggs can be sexed by "sniffing" volatile chemicals emitted through the shell, according to new work by researchers at the University of California, Davis, and Sensit Ventures Inc., a startup company in Davis. The work is published.....»»
The best things about Windows 11 are these hidden Easter Eggs and features
The best Windows 11 Easter Eggs and secret features I’ve found......»»
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......»»
Ancient ostrich eggs found in southern Israeli desert
Ostrich eggs estimated to be at least 4,000 years old have been found in Israel, archaeologists announced on Thursday, providing insight into the life of ancient peoples in the region......»»
Symptoms of illness help pathogens spread among songbirds
It's "Treasure Island" author Robert Louis Stevenson who is credited with coining the phrase "You cannot make an omelet without breaking eggs." For us humans, it's now cliché. For pathogens, these are words to live by. Or, rather, spread by......»»
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......»»
All the Marvel Easter eggs in the Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse trailer
The first official trailer for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse has been released and we're revealing every Marvel Easter egg in it......»»
Wildlife study: Cheetah marking trees are hotspots for communication among other species as well
Marking trees are important hotspots of communication for cheetahs: Here they exchange information with and about other cheetahs via scent marks, urine and scats. A team from the Cheetah Research Project of the Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife.....»»
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.....»»
Don’t miss these Easter eggs from The Super Mario Bros. Movie’s new trailer
The second trailer for The Super Mario Bros. Movie is filled with Easter eggs. Which one is your favorite?.....»»
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet breeding guide: How to breed Pokémon at picnics
Goodbye daycares! In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, you can breed your Pokémon in the wild by setting them up on a picnic date. Here's how to get those eggs......»»
These fireball-dropping drones are on the frontlines of wildfire prevention
As US wildfires have grown larger and deadlier in recent years, one company is using drones and fire-starting "dragon eggs" to help prevent extreme blazes and save firefighters' lives......»»
Lab-grown chicken safe to eat, say US regulators
It is the first time a meat product grown in a lab has been cleared for human consumption in the US......»»
All the Marvel Easter eggs in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Namor is a mutant? And what does "Imperious Rex" mean? Learn the answers to all the Marvel Easter eggs in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever......»»
Invasive fruit fly may pose threat to forest ecosystems
The invasive spotted wing drosophila (SWD), introduced from South-East Asia, is a well-known fruit crop pest. It lays its eggs by destroying the mechanical protection of the fruit's skin, providing an entry point for further infestation. Egg depositi.....»»
Apple TV+ shares first trailer for "Interrupting Chicken" childrens" show
The new Apple TV+ series aimed at encouraging children to write, will stream from November 18, 2022, and there's now a 70-second trailer.Apple TV+ is continuing to roll out its Fall slate of children's series with the new animation, "Interrupting Chi.....»»
The immortality of germ cells
Germ cells, the reproductive cells that eventually become eggs and sperm, are set aside early in embryonic development, when the embryo is just a hollow ball of cells called the gastrula. This means that the cells transferring genetic information to.....»»