Tag: birds
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Scientists build weatherproof shelters for penguins
[ad_1] This article was originally hakai magazine, an online publication on science and society in coastal ecosystems.Read more articles like this hakaimagazine.com. Scientists in South Africa have discovered that ceramic nesting boxes can protect endangered African penguins from climate change. Seabirds once laid their eggs in burrows dug centuries ago in layers of their own ... -
Poultry Science graduate student wins research award for 3D technology in bird visual pathways
[ad_1] Posted photo Parker Strait, a poultry science graduate student, recently presented her research at the Annual Meeting of the Poultry Science Society in San Antonio, Texas, where she received the Outstanding Oral Presentation Award in Physiology and Reproduction at the conference. was awarded. The neural pathways in a bird’s brain can ... -
Science News of the Week – The Hindu
[ad_1] This is a summary of this week’s major findings and discoveries in the scientific field. This is a summary of this week’s major findings and discoveries in the scientific field. This week brought great insights to the world of science. From an ancient human skeleton discovered in Mexico to the gut microbes that evolved ... -
How long does it take for a new species to evolve?
[ad_1] Charles Darwin famously marveled at the “most beautiful and most wonderful infinite forms” that evolution produced. earth today Estimated 1 trillion speciesBut how long did it take those species to evolve? The answer varies greatly from organism to organism. Taxon [type of creature] and environmental conditions,” says Thomas Smith, professor of ecology and evolution ... -
Definition of “Science of Purpose”
[ad_1] Photo: Prairie Dogs, by Skies via Pixabay. Editor’s Note: Welcome Dr. Iacobini. as a new contributor to evolution news. Does the concept of “purpose” exist in science? Is the science of “purpose” really possible? Has anyone tried to explain such a concept before? And what would that entail? Such questions are inevitable because the ... -
8 new gecko species discovered in biodiversity paradise Madagascar
[ad_1] Scientists describe eight new gecko species from Madagascar. They are all about the length of your thumb. For decades, they were elevated to the species level following DNA studies of what was thought to be a single-species group of dwarf geckos. They add that there may be up to 18 different genetic lineages. Scientists ... -
Ukraine says UFOs are all over the country
[ad_1] Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) are swarming over Kyiv, according to a new report from the main observatory of the Ukrainian National Academy of Sciences. Of course, given that Russia and Ukraine are embroiled in a months-long war that relies heavily on aircraft and drones, many of these so-called UFOs appear to be too fleeting ... -
Eureka moment for two Academy Fellows
[ad_1] September 12, 2022 Australian Museum Eureka Prize Trophy. Image: Daniel O’Doherty at the Australian Museum. Two Academy Fellows, Prof. Veena Sahajwalla and Prof. David Lindenmayer, are among Australia’s top scientists and scientific teams recognized at the prestigious 2022 Eureka Awards at the Australian Museum. Close the waste loop An internationally recognized materials scientist, engineer ... -
Has science evolved to record dreams?
[ad_1] EEG recordings show little difference between REM sleep and wakefulness EEG recordings show little difference between REM sleep and wakefulness Our understanding of human biology has come a long way in the last century. However, progress in our understanding of dreams has been very slow. The biological function of dreams is a gray area. ... -
Will virtual reality be the future of poultry health?
[ad_1] Researchers at Iowa State University are trying to improve the welfare and health of chickens through virtual reality (VR). In recent years, VR technology has permeated every part of our lives. From video games to job training, VR strives to provide users with the most realistic experience possible. To many, this technological advancement may ...