The bird flu outbreak in U.S. dairy cows is prompting development of new, next-generation mRNA vaccines—akin to COVID-19 shots—that are being tested in both animals and people. Next month, the…
Day: May 31, 2024
Pregnant Stingray With No Male Companion Has a ‘Reproductive Disease,’ Aquarium Says
Hendersonville, N.C. — A North Carolina aquarium that said it had a pregnant stingray with no male companion now says the fish has a rare reproductive disease. Thursday’s statement from…
Here’s Exactly What to Do If You Find a Tick on You
If it feels like you’re suddenly seeing ticks everywhere, it’s not in your head. The U.S. tick population has exploded in recent years, largely driven by climate change, which means…
Zhenlong Xing: Plants may exploit herbivore-induced flavonoids to regulate AM fungal symbiosis
In our latest post, Zhenlong Xing—a researcher at Henan University, Kaifeng, China—presents his work ‘Foliar herbivory modifies arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal colonization likely through altering root flavonoids’. He discusses the inspiration…
How to Deal With Sweaty Feet
Slipping and sliding in the summer months is great—if you’re at a water park or in a pool, that is. Otherwise, it’s the miserable reality of sweaty feet. “I’ve literally…
Have you heard about the Ontario SPCA’s Neuter Scooter Pilot Program?
At the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society, we’re working to keep animals with the people who love them. There are many people facing barriers accessing basic animal wellness services, including…
Sunrun CEO says utilities’ ‘slow and no’ culture gets in the way of energy innovation
As president and CEO of Green Mountain Power in Vermont, Mary Powell developed the first utility partnership with Tesla to attach residential Powerwall batteries to the grid, providing backup clean…
Beer Without Alcohol Is Gaining Momentum. But Can It Win at the Paris Olympics?
Bottles of beer emblazoned with the five Olympic rings are already rolling off the production line at Anheuser-Busch InBev NV’s brewery in Belgium, in preparation for the games in Paris…