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Veterinary medicine 12 hours ago

This Texas veterinarian helped crack the mystery of bird flu in cows

The first calls that Dr. Barb Petersen received in early March were from dairy owners worried about crows, pigeons and other birds dying on their Texas farms. Then came word that barn cats—half of them on one farm—had ...

Environment 14 hours ago

Some communities are more vulnerable to weather-related power outages in New York State

Weather-related power outages in the United States have become nearly twice as common in the last 10 years compared to the previous decade. These outages, which can last most of a day, are more than an inconvenience: lack ...

Social Sciences 17 hours ago

Violence against women is both a legal and cultural problem. What can Australia do to address it?

Australia is finally having a sustained conversation about violence against women and what we can do about it.

Education 17 hours ago

Will New Zealand's school phone ban work? Let's see what it does for students' curiosity

With the coalition government's ban of student mobile phones in New Zealand schools coming into effect this week, reaction has ranged from the skeptical (kids will just get sneakier) to the optimistic (most kids seem okay ...

Economics & Business 17 hours ago

Rough seas or smooth sailing? The cruise industry is booming despite environmental concerns

Cruise ship season is officially underway in British Columbia. The season kicked off with the arrival of Norwegian Bliss on April 3—the first of 318 ships that are scheduled to dock in Victoria this year. Victoria saw a ...

Environment Apr 30, 2024

Measuring your food waste for six weeks can change your habits, according to new study

You've had a long day and you're tired. Faced with making dinner, you look in the fridge and decide to cook something that requires little effort. This is a common scenario, and one that many people act out without really ...

Veterinary medicine Apr 30, 2024

Behavioral therapy against aging: Researchers study the effect of therapies on older dogs

It is well known that getting plenty of exercise and mental training are important for a long and healthy life. But which is more effective? Do the tasks develop abilities that go beyond them?

Ecology Apr 29, 2024

Whale encounters in Mexico highlight need for global humpback research investment

Australia's East Coast will soon see the arrival of thousands of humpback whales on their northward migration to warmer waters.

Mathematics Apr 29, 2024

Theoretical biologists test two modes of social reasoning and find surprising truths in simplicity

Imagine a small village where every action someone takes, good or bad, is quietly followed by ever-attentive, nosy neighbors. An individual's reputation is built through these actions and observations, which determines how ...

Social Sciences Apr 29, 2024

Most kids are only coached by men in junior sport—women also need to be part of the picture, say researchers

Ask your son or daughter, niece, or nephew to draw you a picture of a sport coach. They will most probably draw a man. Why?

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