The origins of farming insects
A beetle bores a tree trunk to build a gallery in the wood in order to protect its lay. As it digs the tunnel, it spreads ambrosia fungal spores that will feed the larvae. When these bore another tree, the adult beetles will be the transmission vecto.....»»
NASA missions find "jetlets" could power the solar wind
Scientists with NASA's Parker Solar Probe mission have uncovered significant new clues about the origins of the solar wind—a continual stream of charged particles released from the Sun that fills the solar system......»»
Europe’s Plan to Become the First Climate-Neutral Continent
From retrofitting buildings to rethinking farming, electrifying transport, and prioritizing reforestation, the EU is chasing net zero......»»
Insects and spiders make up more than half NZ"s animal biodiversity—time to celebrate these spineless creatures
After almost two decades of championing native birds in an annual competition, Aotearoa is going to begin celebrating its spineless creatures this year......»»
Farmland bird populations rise with nature-friendly farming
In the latest Journal of Applied Ecology, researchers from the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) say a more strategic approach to wildlife-friendly farming schemes is required to recover England's farmland bird populations after monito.....»»
Cooler Master"s new gear is aimed at content creators & enthusiasts
At the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show, Cooler Master debuted the Stream Lux light panel, Stream Lucid microphone, Stream Origins video capture peripheral, and more.Cooler Master targets content creators, collectors, and enthusiasts with a brand-new c.....»»
Fewer moths, more flies: Complex relationships between plants and pollinators have changed dramatically
Their service is invaluable. The army of insects and other animals that pollinates the numerous plants of this earth has an essential function. Without these flower visitors, numerous wild plants could reproduce only poorly—or not at all. Ecosystem.....»»
Bile acid improves intrauterine growth retardation metabolism in piglets
Intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR), defined as the impaired growth and development of a mammalian embryo/fetus or fetal organs during pregnancy, is a major concern in pig farming. IUGR animals exhibit impaired growth and development, lower meat q.....»»
Honeybees at risk, along with the crops they pollinate: Scientists think the solution lies in the insects" brains
The honeybees looked perfectly healthy, buzzing about their boxy wooden hive on a warm autumn day in central Pennsylvania......»»
TikTok ban coming to government devices as congress considers blocking app in US
The popular social network TikTok has been the target of spying accusations by the US government for quite some time due to its Chinese origins. And while TikTok was never actually banned from the United States, the government doesn’t seem happy a.....»»
Babylon review: the magic and misery of the movies
Damien Chazelle's Babylon is a bold look back at Hollywood's origins......»»
Vertical Farming Has Found Its Fatal Flaw
Europe’s energy crisis is forcing companies to switch strategies or close down. The industry’s future hangs in the balance......»»
Adjusting the intensity of farming can help address climate change, says professor
We have little chance of tackling climate change and reducing biodiversity loss without a redesign of the world's largest industry: agriculture and food......»»
Policy brief: Biodiversity-enhancing management on farms must benefit farmers economically
Intensive and extensive farming are one of the key culprits of Europe's declining biodiversity. To address this problem and progress towards sustainable agricultural production, many EU Member States have included farmed lands in their conservation e.....»»
Tracing the origins of Christmas traditions: From Santa to KFC
Every year, families who celebrate Christmas decorate their tree and hang stockings in anticipation of the arrival of Santa Claus. But what does this have to do with the religious holiday itself?.....»»
Orangutan communication sheds light on human speech origins
New research from The University of Warwick has revealed that orangutans, the most arboreal of the great apes, produce consonant-like calls more often and of greater variety than their African ground-dwelling cousins (gorillas, bonobos and chimpanzee.....»»
Study investigates "virgin birth" in aquarium sharks, even when potential mates are nearby
Asexual reproduction is common for animals like starfish, deep-sea worms, and stick insects, but among vertebrates, it's a rarity. A process called parthenogenesis allows some female animals to fertilize an egg with their own genetic material, produc.....»»
Insects may feel pain, says growing evidence: Here"s what this means for animal welfare laws
At least a trillion insects are killed annually for food and animal feed. Routine slaughter methods include extreme heat and cold, often preceded by starvation. By comparison, "only" around 79 billion mammals and bird livestock are slaughtered every.....»»
New 3D-printing ink could make cultured meat more cost-effective
Cultured meat (also known as cell-based or lab-grown meat) is a promising, more environmentally friendly alternative to meat produced from traditional livestock farming. However, production costs are still high and need to be reduced before it can be.....»»
Drought encouraged Attila"s Huns to attack the Roman empire, tree rings suggest
Hunnic peoples migrated westward across Eurasia, switched between farming and herding, and became violent raiders in response to severe drought in the Danube frontier provinces of the Roman empire, a new study argues......»»
Fruit flies use two muscles to control pitch for stable flight
The flight of insects may look effortless, but as with any animal, their movements would be wildly uneven without an intricate system of neural signaling and muscle response to stabilize and steer them......»»