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.....»»
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.....»»
Four reasons affordable housing is slow to recover after disasters like hurricanes, and what communities can do about it
How a community recovers after a disaster like Hurricane Ian is often a "chicken and egg" question: Which returns first—businesses or households?.....»»
A Supersmeller Can Detect the Scent of Parkinson"s, Leading to an Experimental Test for the Illness
This Scottish woman’s hypersensitive nose picked up a chemical signature of Parkinson’s disease that has been used to develop a skin-swab diagnostic.....»»
The Hidden Google Feature That Star Trek Fans Need To Know
Google is pretty great at creating Easter eggs that cater to a variety of interests. One such hidden gem is reserved for fans of "Star Trek." Google is pretty great.....»»
Endangered birds can be protected from predators with chemical camouflage
Researchers used artificial nests to test two methods for reducing the nest predation of vulnerable and endangered ground-nesting birds. The study showed that red foxes can be more easily deceived into not eating bird eggs than raccoon dogs. The meth.....»»
5 Hidden Easter Eggs You Can Find On The Toyota Tundra
The newest-generation Toyota Tundra has plenty of easter eggs hidden for its drivers to discover. Here are five of them that are definitely with checking out. The n.....»»
Retailers may be doing customers a favor with early jump on holiday sales
It isn't even Halloween, and some retailers already are putting out Christmas merchandise and promoting gift buying. Manufacturers and retailers often put out cards for Valentine's Day, chocolate eggs for Easter and a plethora of pumpkin-spiced treat.....»»
How do auto suppliers gain leverage in renegotiating contracts? Bankruptcy
With hopes of achieving better contract terms, more automotive suppliers are resorting to bankruptcy — or at least threatening it — in what has become in some cases a high-stakes game of chicken with customers......»»