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How Seeds Can Boost Beef's Health Benefits

April 16, 2025

The idea of adding seeds to cattle feed is not new. It is known that seeds can change the fat content in beef. However, the impact of this change at different ages of the cattle has not been fully explored. A recent investigation looked into how feeding linseed to cattle affects their carcass tra

weather

Shaking in Southern California: A Quick Look at the 5. 2 Quake

April 15, 2025

The ground shook in Southern California on a Monday morning. A 5. 2 magnitude earthquake hit the region. This was not a big surprise. The area is known for its seismic activity. The epicenter was in San Diego County, just a few miles from Julian. This small mountain town is famous for its apple

environment

The Hidden Costs of Wildlife Trade

April 13, 2025

The global wildlife trade is a massive industry. It moves billions of animals yearly. These animals end up in various places. Some become food. Others turn into fashion items. Many are used for entertainment or traditional medicine. A few even become pets. The lives of these animals can be quite dif

science

Goat Milk Production: The Flaxseed Factor

April 12, 2025

The development of mammary glands in pregnant goats is a crucial process. It is especially important from the middle of pregnancy until birth. The type of fat in a goat's diet can affect this development. This is because different fats can change how genes work. These genes control the growth and li

science

Penguin in a Box: Unlikely Cause of Helicopter Mishap

April 11, 2025

A strange event unfolded in South Africa's skies. A helicopter went down, but amazingly, everyone walked away safe. The culprit? A penguin in a cardboard box. This is not a joke. It happened on January 19, 2025. The helicopter was on a mission to survey Bird Island, off the Eastern Cape. Everything

health

Unchecked Antibiotic Use in Nigeria's Livestock Industry

April 10, 2025

Antibiotic resistance is a global issue. It is growing faster than the creation of new drugs. This poses a serious threat to both human and animal health. It is a problem that is getting worse in Nigeria. It is not just about the animals. It is also about the people who rely on them for their livel

science

Frogs' Timing Tricks: Why Some Females Lead the Way

April 5, 2025

In the world of frogs, timing is everything. Especially for the Japanese headwater frog, Rana sakuraii. This species has a unique pattern of movement and mating. It all starts in the fall. Females of this species are the first to move towards their breeding grounds. This behavior is known as au

environment

Rats on a Mission: Saving Lives in Cambodia

April 4, 2025

In Cambodia, a small hero is making a big difference. Ronin, a five-year-old African giant pouched rat, has found 109 landmines and 15 pieces of unexploded bombs since 2021. This is a big deal. Why? Because Cambodia is still full of dangerous leftovers from a war that ended over two decades ago. The

politics

Chicken Farms: The Dark Side of Your Dinner

March 31, 2025

Chicken is a popular choice for dinner, but there's a hidden cost to that meal. In early 2023, investigators found shocking conditions on a large chicken farm in Maryland. They discovered chickens packed tightly together, many dead or dying, and a barn filled with a "blanket of chickens. " The smell

science

Aquatic Adaptations: The Hippopotamus Heart

March 29, 2025

Hippopotamuses and whales might seem like an odd pair, but they share a lot in common! They both evolved from the same land-dwelling ancestor and have developed similar traits to thrive in water. While scientists have studied the electrical signals in whale hearts, the hippopotamus heart is still a