Posts Tagged ‘animal science’
Science & Technology - Nov 3, 2011 11:13 - 4 Comments
Aging leeches catch prey with ‘wave sense’
CALTECH (US) — Leeches have two distinct ways to sense prey, however, their preferred detection method changes as they age, a new study shows. (more…)
Science & Technology - Oct 3, 2011 6:00 - 0 Comments
One-dose contraceptive for cats
U. FLORIDA (US) — A single dose of a contraceptive vaccine can make most female cats infertile for several years. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Jun 9, 2011 11:12 - 4 Comments
Dung debate: Most methane from cows?
U. LEEDS (UK) — A compound in feces may be developed as a biomarker to estimate how much methane is produced by cows and other animals. (more…)
Science & Technology - May 23, 2011 14:02 - 1 Comment
Ethanol leftovers: From fungus to feed
IOWA STATE (US) — Fungus grown from ethanol leftovers is being used to make animal feed. Researchers believe it may be possible to develop the process further to be used as a low-cost nutritional supplement for people. (more…)
Science & Technology - Mar 24, 2011 11:18 - 0 Comments
Leggy hyenas reproduce more
MICHIGAN STATE (US) — Larger female hyenas have more offspring and live longer after beginning to reproduce than smaller females, but overall size isn’t the reason. (more…)
Science & Technology - Dec 22, 2010 11:08 - 0 Comments
African elephants do a double take
U. ILLINOIS (US) — Forget what you always thought about elephants: There are two—not one—species of African elephant. (more…)
