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.....»»
Locals try to save threatened, traditional "Mexican caviar"
In a shallow lake on the outskirts of Mexico City, a handful of farmers still harvest the eggs of an evasive, fingertip-size water bug in a bid to keep alive a culinary tradition dating at least to the Aztec empire......»»
In Mexico, locals try to save traditional "Mexican caviar"
In a shallow lake on the outskirts of Mexico City, a handful of farmers still harvest the eggs of an evasive, fingertip-size water bug in a bid to keep alive a culinary tradition dating at least to the Aztec empire......»»
Werewolf by Night: All the Marvel Easter eggs in the Disney+ show
Marvel Studios' Werewolf by Night has premiered on Disney+, paying homage to classic horror movies and referencing comic book lore with plenty of Easter eggs......»»
Potato recall issued in 14 states due to a potentially dangerous allergen
A Melissa’s potatoes product was hit with a recall because it contains eggs, and the ingredient is not listed on the label. Potatoes alone do not contain traces of egg, but the Melissa’s Dutch Red Potatoes recall covers a product that ships with.....»»
Chemical cocktail in skin summons disease-spreading mosquitoes
Mosquitoes that spread Zika, dengue and yellow fever are guided toward their victims by a scent from human skin. The exact composition of that scent has not been identified until now......»»
Cowbird chicks do best with two warbler nest mates—not four, not zero, study finds
Brown-headed cowbirds are generalist brood parasites, laying their eggs in the nests of many other bird species and letting the host parents raise their young. A new study seeks to understand the strategies cowbird chicks use to survive in prothonota.....»»
Contact between wild birds and backyard chickens is risky
Wild birds come into contact with backyard chicken flocks more frequently than people realize, creating a pathway for pathogens to transmit back and forth, according to new research from the University of Georgia. Such pathways increase the risk for.....»»
Push, pull or swirl: The many movements of cilia
Cilia are tiny, hair-like structures on cells throughout our bodies that serve a variety of functions including clearing our airways, circulating cerebrospinal fluid in our brains and transporting eggs in fallopian tubes. While researchers understand.....»»
Mouse Embryos Grown without Eggs or Sperm
Two research teams grew synthetic embryos using stem cells for long enough to see some organs develop.....»»
If you have this soup at home, there’s a recall you need to see
MSI Express (Unilever) issued a recall for about 16,498 pounds of Knorr chicken and rice soup mix products that contain an undeclared allergen. The allergen in question is milk, an ingredient that can cause mild or even severe reactions in some peopl.....»»
She-Hulk Avengers Easter eggs just addressed a few big MCU plot holes
We couldn’t believe last week how many Avengers references She-Hulk episode 1 had, showing that Marvel can deliver great Avengers Easter eggs in MCU Phase 4 adventures without breaking the bank. She-Hulk episode 2 continues the trend, featuring.....»»
China heat wave pushes up prices as hens lay fewer eggs
Scorching temperatures in eastern China have pushed up egg prices because hens are laying fewer in a hotter-than-usual summer, local media reported......»»
Chicken bones and snail shells help archaeologists to date ancient town"s destruction
According to new research, the combined analysis of animal and plant remains, as well as written evidence, is leading to more precise dating of archaeological finds. "We can now often determine not only the year, but also the season. This allows us t.....»»
Twisted-wing parasites feel no pain
Reproduction in the insect order Strepsiptera—also known as twisted-wing parasites—is not for the fainthearted. To inseminate the eggs of its partner, the male partner injures the "neck" of the female with its hook-shaped penis and injects the se.....»»
6 cool features on the Cadillac Lyriq EV
The first modern EV for GM's luxury brand is filled with Easter eggs and unique features aimed at winning over rivals' customers who are ready to go electric......»»
Backyard hens’ eggs contain 40 times more lead on average than shop eggs
Research has implications for urban gardening and food production. Enlarge (credit: Cavan Images | Getty) There’s nothing like fresh eggs from your own hens, the more than 400,000 Australians who keep backyard chooks will te.....»»
After lying dormant for nearly three decades, someone discovered a two-player mode in Super Punch-Out
Today, the excitement of finding hidden secrets in games is still alive as new Easter eggs and cheats occasionally pop up in decades-old games. Recently Unlisted Cheats uncovered a couple of "new cheats" in 1994's Super Punch-Out — Nintendo's follo.....»»
Backyard hens" eggs in Australia contain 40 times more lead on average than shop eggs, research finds
There's nothing like the fresh eggs from your own hens, the more than 400,000 Australians who keep backyard chooks will tell you. Unfortunately, it's often not just freshness and flavor that set their eggs apart from those in the shops......»»
Apple to diversify MacBook production in China, says DIGITIMES Research
Apple is expected to diversify its MacBook production in China to avoid placing all the eggs in one basket, according to DIGITIMES Research senior analyst Jim Hsiao for the Notebook Tracker......»»
What"s new under the sun? Researchers offer an alternate view on how "novel" structures evolve
Many crustaceans, including lobster, crabs, and barnacles, have a cape-like shell protruding from the head that can serve various roles, such as a little cave for storing eggs, or a protective shield to keep gills moist......»»