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.....»»
Unexpected benefits from food competitors
A research team at the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology has found that gravid tobacco hawkmoths (Manduca sexta) show an unusual preference for Datura plants that are already infested with leaf beetles when laying their eggs. The beetles and.....»»
Scientists Step Up Hunt For "Asian Unicorn," One of World"s Rarest Animals
An anonymous reader shares a report: Weighing 80-100kg and sporting long straight horns, white spots on its face and large facial scent glands, the saola does not sound like an animal that would be hard to spot. But it was not until 1992 that this el.....»»
The toilet of a First Temple period luxury villa reveals the Jerusalem elite suffered from infectious disease
A new study by Tel Aviv University and the Israel Antiquities Authority has exposed the remains of 2,700-year-old intestinal worm eggs below the stone toilet of a magnificent private estate. The egg remnants belong to four different types of intestin.....»»
Nits on ancient mummies shed light on South American ancestry
Human DNA can be extracted from the 'cement' head lice used to glue their eggs to hairs thousands of years ago, scientists have found, which could provide an important new window into the past......»»
Perfectly preserved dinosaur embryo was preparing to hatch like a bird
Scientists on Tuesday announced the discovery of an exquisitely preserved dinosaur embryo from at least 66 million years ago that was preparing to hatch from its egg just like a chicken......»»
Sea turtles return to Thailand"s shores during pandemic
After laying eggs on a deserted Thai beach, a green sea turtle dives back into the turquoise-coloured waters of the Andaman Sea—a welcome sight for biologists who say the absence of tourists spurred the marine animal's return......»»
Neverwinter Update 9.72 Addresses Issues With Mechanical Dragon Eggs, Free Winter Wolf Companion Now Available
The Neverwinter update 9.72 patch notes have been announced by Cryptic Studios. Read the full Neverwinter patch notes here to see what's new. The post Neverwinter Update 9.72 Addresses Issues With Mechanical Dragon Eggs, Free Winter Wolf Companion No.....»»
A protein-rich, plant-based emulsifier that could replace dairy and eggs in certain foods
A team of scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has developed a plant-based emulsifier that is not only rich in protein and antioxidants, but has the necessary properties to replace eggs or dairy in food staples.....»»
This Instant Pot can air fry a whole chicken, and it’s super cheap at Walmart
The Instant Pot Vortex 10-quart air fryer, which is large enough to cook a whole chicken, is only $79 at Walmart right now, an impressive $50 savings......»»
Robots use fear to fight invasive fish
The invasive mosquitofish (Gambusia holbrooki) chews off the tails of freshwater fishes and tadpoles, leaving the native animals to perish while dining on other fishes' and amphibians' eggs. In a study published December 16 in the journal iScience, r.....»»
Japanese Scientists Develop Glowing Masks To Detect Coronavirus
A team of scientists at a university in western Japan has developed masks that glow when exposed to ultraviolet light if they contain traces of the coronavirus, using antibodies extracted from ostrich eggs. From a report: The team at Kyoto Prefectura.....»»
Food waste becomes California"s newest climate change target
Banana peels, chicken bones and leftover veggies won't have a place in California trashcans under the nation's largest mandatory residential food waste recycling program that's set to take effect in January......»»
Zebra finches alter song to eggs during hot periods to repress heat production in embryo cells
A team of researchers from Deakin University in Australia and Clemson University in the U.S. has found that female finches change the song they sing to their eggs when temperatures rise. This results in hatchling mitochondria producing more ATP and l.....»»
Thousands of turtles lay eggs on Nicaraguan coast
Thousands of sea turtles laid their eggs on Nicaragua's coast over the weekend under the watchful eye of the army, which protects the nests from possible predators—including humans......»»
More Companies Offer Fertility Benefits. It’s Only the Beginning
Employer support for staff who wish to freeze their eggs has great potential—but broader support for parents still lags behind......»»
One way genetic mutations occur during formation of eggs and sperm
Investigators have employed mutant mice to study how the accumulation of genetic errors is managed during egg and sperm formation......»»
“Vulture bees” evolved a taste for flesh—and their microbiomes reflect that
"The only bees... that have evolved to use food sources not produced by plants." Enlarge / University of California, Riverside scientists suspended fresh pieces of raw chicken from branches to attract carrion-feeding "vulture bees" in.....»»
Previewer finds first Craig the Brute Easter egg in Halo Infinite
Microsoft and 343 Industries have taken the Craig the Brute phenomenon in stride, promising to put Craig Easter eggs throughout Halo Infinite, and previewers have just found one. YouTuber Mint Blitz posted a video to his YouTube channel showing how t.....»»
Lead your buyers by using scent marketing for a more emotional purchase
Our sense of smell is an incredibly powerful target for marketing of everything from baked goods to new cars. Research published in the International Journal of Technology Transfer and Commercialisation has looked at how brand recognition is linked t.....»»
Lawsuit Over Subway Tuna Now Says Chicken, Pork, Cattle DNA Were Detected
A new version of a lawsuit accusing Subway of deceiving the public about its tuna products said lab testing shows they contain animal proteins such as chicken, pork and cattle, and not the advertised "100% tuna." From a report: Karen Dhanowa and Nili.....»»