Welcome to the Republic of Cows
When habitat loss is one of the biggest issues facing wild animals, why has Alaska given an uninhabited, remote island to feral cattle?.....»»
Five Eyes agencies detail how Chinese hackers breached US infrastructure
The National Security Agency (NSA) and Five Eyes partner agencies have identified indicators of compromise associated with a People’s Republic of China (PRC) state-sponsored cyber actor dubbed Volt Typhoon, which is using living off the land techni.....»»
Healthy teeth thanks to the "washing machine effect": Research explains tooth abrasion in cows
Ruminants like cows have developed an unusual way of digesting their food: they ingest plants, give them a rough chewing and then swallow the half-chewed mash before regurgitating it repeatedly and continuing to chew. This has clear advantages, as a.....»»
Toll from DR Congo floods rises to nearly 400: official
The death toll from floods and landslides triggered by heavy rain in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo has risen to nearly 400, an official said on Sunday......»»
Where to find Republic Chests in Fortnite
If you want to try out the new DC-15 Blaster, you'll want to track down and open some Republic Chests......»»
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor offers a big glimpse into Disney’s High Republic era
The High Republic era of Star Wars is one of Disney's newer creations, but it gets a major spotlight in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor......»»
Asus’s Republic of Gaming announces Windows gaming handheld ROG Ally
Asus' Republic of Gaming (ROG) division announced its first Windows Gaming handheld, the ROG Ally. Asus' Republic of Gaming (ROG) division announced its first Windows Gaming handheld, the ROG Ally.Read More.....»»
Sea level rises could threaten sea turtle breeding grounds
Sea level rises could lead to the flooding of sea turtle breeding grounds in Australia, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica and the U.S., according to a study published in Scientific Reports. The findings suggest that flooding could contribute to the loss.....»»
James Mangold’s Dawn of the Jedi movie can save Star Wars
James Mangold's upcoming Star Wars film is set during the Dawn of the Jedi and could break from Skywalker tropes and pave the way for the Old Republic......»»
Dominican border wall threatens environment, mangroves
The anti-migrant wall being built in the northwest of the Dominican Republic crisscrosses a thick mangrove forest and threatens the ecosystem by depriving it of water, environmental groups warn......»»
Promising probiotic for dairy cattle headed to marketplace
A probiotic developed at the University of Alberta is the first of its kind to have widespread benefits for dairy cows, and is starting to make its way into the marketplace......»»
Male-sterile sorghum may offer dairy cows needed energy with less water use
With dairy cattle numbers increasing in Texas, especially over the Ogallala Aquifer where water resources are limited, producers and researchers are seeking drought-tolerant, quality forages to meet the demand for cattle feed......»»
The cobalt market saw a record-breaking supply boom in 2022
The cobalt market saw its biggest ever supply surge last year, driven by booming production of the crucial battery metal in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Indonesia, according to specialist trading house Darton Commodities......»»
Tech deals: Apple Watch Series 8 $329, Mac mini $519, 70% off Echo Dot & more this Tuesday
Today's top deals include 80% off Sol Republic noise-cancelling headphones, 20% off a Hisense 4K 85" TV, 20% off an AirPods wireless charging case, $550 off an Ecovacs Deebot X1 Robot vacuum & mop combo, and up to 75% off select Lenovo PCs & tablets......»»
Findings provide insights into the surprising evolution of proteins
A team of researchers from the Faculty of Science at Charles University, BIOCEV and IOCB (Czech Republic), Johns Hopkins University (U.S.) and ELSI (Japan) has discovered why modern proteins use a quasi-universal repertoire of 20 canonical amino acid.....»»
Best apps to learn Spanish on iPhone, iPad, or Mac
Learning a new language is now more accessible than ever. These apps and services are best choices for people who want to learn Spanish.Whether you're planning to surprise your Valentine with a trip to the Dominican Republic and need to brush up on y.....»»
New Zealand wants to tax cow burps—here"s why that"s not the best climate solution
New Zealand, where agriculture is one of the largest contributors to climate change, is proposing a tax on cow burps. The reason seems simple enough: Cows release methane, a potent greenhouse gas, and New Zealand has a goal of reaching net-zero emiss.....»»
Climate change: Bill Gates backs Australian start-up targeting cow burps
Livestock - such as cows - produce methane when their stomachs are digesting hard fibres......»»
Dairy giant Danone vows to slash planet-warming methane
French food giant Danone said Tuesday it would slash planet-warming methane emissions by 30 percent by 2030, vowing to change the way the cows it uses are raised and milked......»»
Mining and armed conflict threaten eastern DRC"s biodiversity in a complex web
The Democratic Republic of Congo's (DRC) conflict-affected eastern provinces are home to numerous protected areas. These areas host unique biodiversity and a range of threatened species, such as the okapi, forest elephant and mountain gorilla. They a.....»»
How grasses avoid inbreeding
Corn, rice, wheat, sugar cane—the grass family contains a number of species that are important food sources for humans and have been bred and cultivated for millennia. Wild and farm animals, too, depend heavily on grasses for feed: cows, sheep, hor.....»»