Why you should count your chickens (and kookaburras, lorikeets or other backyard birds)
This year is the tenth annual Aussie Backyard Bird Count, which Professor Simon Griffith says highlights the important role citizen science projects play in our understanding of changes taking place in our world......»»
10 most popular streaming services, ranked by subscriber count
From Hulu to Netflix, these streaming services have the most subscribers spread across the board......»»
A mathematical model connects the evolution of chickens, fish and frogs
One of the most enduring, basic questions of life is: How does it happen? For instance, in human development, how do cells self-organize into skin, muscles or bones? How do they form a brain, a finger, a spine?.....»»
Bird behavior study finds jays jump in while crows hold out for the treat
New research has found that two similar species of birds—both capable of displaying self-control through delayed gratification—behave very differently around their favorite food when they have company......»»
Novel probiotic application method shows promise as a growth promoter for chickens
Chicken and eggs are among the most popular sources of high-quality protein in the world. With a growing population, making the production of this key food source sustainable is vital......»»
Pixel Watch 2 Gets First Discount to $299 ($50 Off)
After skipping out on any Black Friday promos, Google has now dropped the price of the Pixel Watch 2 for the first time. Starting now at $299, you can grab the newest Pixel Watch at its best price to date, if you don’t count that limited Google.....»»
Don’t count on NASA to return humans to the Moon in 2025 or 2026, GAO says
No surprise: SpaceX's lunar lander and Axiom's spacesuits pace the Artemis III schedule. Enlarge / A crescent Earth rises over the horizon of the Moon in this view from NASA's Orion spacecraft on the unpiloted Artemis I test flig.....»»
Capital, canaries, or catalysts: Insurance industry"s role in tackling climate change risks
Throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, canaries were used in coal mines to assess the risk of toxic gases. If the birds became ill or passed away, their fate served as a warning for miners to vacate the premises......»»
Texas" ZT Automotive eyes dealership count of 50, 60
ZT Automotive, which rebranded from ZT Motors, is eying to expand its dealership holdings by five-fold in the coming years largely through acquisitions......»»
Protecting poultry from bird flu
With winter approaching, birds are migrating south to escape the cold and take advantage of more abundant food sources......»»
Identifying Australia"s most elusive birds
University of Queensland scientists have analyzed more than 3.8 million volunteer hours of birdwatching data to identify Australia's most elusive species. The research is published in the international journal Emu......»»
Minnesota turkey farmers say expanded rural broadband could help detect bird flu sooner
Just over 5 miles from where folklore has long claimed Vikings scribbled Scandinavian etchings on a runestone, Erica Sawatzke surveys thousands of chirping baby birds in her long barn......»»
Protected Texas songbirds show up in pet stores abroad, due to elusive trafficking industry
In 1970, there were approximately 10 billion birds in North America. Now, there are around 7 billion, representing a loss of over a quarter of the continent's birds......»»
Volkswagen to reduce head count at "no longer competitive" VW brand
High costs and low productivity are making VW's cars uncompetitive, employees were told as managers mull jobs cuts as part of a $10.9 billion savings program......»»
Fossil unearthed in Mongolia"s Gobi Desert suggests some dinosaurs slept in same position as modern birds
A team of paleontologists and biologists from Hokkaido University, Hokkaido University Museum, North Carolina State University and the Mongolian Academy of Sciences, has uncovered a previously unknown species of dinosaur that appears to have slept in.....»»
Digitized records from wildlife centers show the most common ways that humans harm wild animals
At hundreds of wildlife rehabilitation centers across the U.S., people can learn about wild animals and birds at close range. These sites, which may be run by nonprofits or universities, often feature engaging exhibits, including "ambassador" animals.....»»
Food waste study: 18 billion animals a year die, but never end up on our plate
Each year, a staggering 18 billion chickens, turkeys, pigs, sheep, goats, and cows either die or are killed without making it onto someone's plate. Environmental scientists Juliane Klaura, Laura Scherer, and Gerard Breeman were the first to calculate.....»»
Like the phoenix, Australia"s giant birds of prey rise again from limestone caves
Australia's only vulture, and a fearsome extinct eagle, are among the earliest recorded birds of prey from the Pleistocene period more than 50,000 years ago—and now Flinders University researchers are bringing them to life again......»»
UAW ratifies deal with GM after late voting support
The agreement passed by a margin of 55 percent to 45 percent, winning by nearly 3,300 votes out of more than 35,000 cast, according to a count posted by the UAW. .....»»
UAW deals with Detroit 3 near approval
A vote count published by the union Wednesday morning showed the deal passing 52 percent to 48 percent. Among production workers, it was losing by 19 votes out of nearly 19,000 tallied......»»
UAW deals with Detroit 3 nearing approval
A vote count published by the union Wednesday morning showed the deal passing 52 percent to 48 percent. Among production workers, it was losing by 19 votes out of nearly 19,000 tallied......»»