From sociable labradors to aggressive pitbulls, when it comes to canine behaviour there are no end of stereotypes. But research suggests such traits may have less to do with breed than previously thought. Modern dog breeds began to emerge in the Victorian era and are often physically distinct — for Read more…
Scientific experiments on crabs and lobsters could be curbed when the animal sentience bill becomes law, the Guardian has learned. There are few restrictions on how crustaceans and decapods can be treated in scientific studies, in contrast with mice and other mammals, for which there are strict welfare laws. Because Read more…
Addition and subtraction must be hard for fish, especially because they don’t have fingers to count on. But they can do it — albeit with small numbers — a new study reveals. By training the animals to use blue and yellow colors as codes for the commands “add one” and Read more…
The next generation of urban rodent control relies on internet-connected traps that shock or impale a rat or mouse before isolating it in a chamber for disposal. The new Internet of Things (IoT) rat traps, which can be placed above ground or in sewers, continuously transmit data about rodent conditions Read more…
A new kind of milk will soon hit US shelves but it isn’t some plant-based product designed to resemble dairy milk. Instead it is made from whey proteins produced by microflora engineered to spit out exactly the same proteins found in milk from a cow. The unique cow-free milk is Read more…
Gizmodo looks at “Beyond Fried Chicken,” KFC’s newest menu option from Beyond Meat, reporting that it’s been available in limited U.S. test markets since 2019, until a few weeks ago when KFC announced a “limited-time national rollout” across America. “That began on January 10, with the company estimating supplies would Read more…
