09-30-2023
Greener cattle: Seeking ways to inhibit methane production in cows
As our planet faces escalating challenges from global warming, a group of international scientists will be recruiting a surprising ally in the fight against greenhouse emissions: the cow.  At the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, experts in animal sciences are launching a novel venture aimed at cutting methane emissions due to rumen fermentation in beef and dairy cattle.  Greener cattle Spanning three years and backed by a $3.2-million budget, this undertaking falls under the umbrella of the Greener Cattle Initiative, which is backed by the Foundation for Food...
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09-30-2023
Making a monster: The bizarre development of hammerhead sharks
In a recent study, scientists from the University of Florida...
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09-30-2023
"Dumbo octopus" captured on film and video in Hawaii
During a recent deep-sea dive off the coast of Hawaii,...
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09-30-2023
Violent volcanic eruptions likely caused dinosaur extinction
A team of researchers led by Dartmouth College has recently...
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09-29-2023
Massive new dinosaur discovered in Spain's Early Cretaceous fossil collection
Experts have identified a fascinating new species of dinosaur, Garumbatitan...
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09-29-2023
Did early animal evolution start with predatory behavior?
Were the earliest forms of animals more inclined towards a...
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09-29-2023
Mouthwash with pomegranate helps prevent gum disease in dogs
Periodontal disease is a prevalent issue among canines, impacting at...
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09-29-2023
DNA remnants found in six million-year-old sea turtle
Scientists have recently uncovered remnants of DNA within the fossilized...
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09-29-2023
Just a few genetic differences tailor flowers to specific pollinators
A new study led by the University of South Carolina...
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09-28-2023
Killer whales have been killing porpoises for decades, but why?
In a recent study, scientists have investigated some curious behavior...
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09-28-2023
Emerging hoof disease may cause physiological changes in elk
An emerging disease that was believed to only cause hoof...
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09-28-2023
Wild Asian elephants exhibit strong capacity for innovation
The capacity for individual innovation is often seen as a...
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09-27-2023
Loss of wildlife happens five times slower in protected lands
A new study underscores the importance of protected lands in...
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