Vaccination for bees doesn't sting
Beekeepers could soon have a new option for protecting hives from a devastating disease: the first vaccine for insects.
Plants & Animals
Feb 2, 2023
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Palm kernel product imported for use on dairy farms may actually be harmful to cows
Each year, New Zealand imports about 2 million tons of palm kernel expeller (PKE), a by-product of palm-oil processing in Indonesia and Malaysia, to feed dairy cows, at a cost of NZ$800 million.
Veterinary medicine
Dec 23, 2022
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You're never too busy for self-gifting, study finds
People who are feeling tense due to demands at work or home tend not to reward themselves with gifts, new research finds—even though a new product or visit to the spa might be exactly what they need.
Social Sciences
Dec 7, 2022
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Graphene is a proven supermaterial, but manufacturing the versatile form of carbon at usable scales remains a challenge
"Future chips may be 10 times faster, all thanks to graphene"; "Graphene may be used in COVID-19 detection"; and "Graphene allows batteries to charge 5x faster"—those are just a handful of recent dramatic headlines lauding ...
Nanomaterials
Nov 29, 2022
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Why hay fever may get worse in a warming climate
Spring—for many, a time of lifting spirits after those long winter months of short days and cold nights. But for about a third of our population who suffer from hay fever, asthma, or both, spring and early summer can be ...
Environment
Oct 31, 2022
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Best strategies for designing crowdfunding campaigns revealed in new study
Kickstarter. Indiegogo. GoFundMe. Crowdfunding platforms have financially leveled the field for those interested in launching a new product or backing a particular cause. These popular sites reportedly added $65 billion in ...
Economics & Business
Sep 12, 2022
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Local stakeholder involvement key to understanding protection level of marine protected areas
Knowledge provided by local stakeholders such as non-governmental organizations, academics, civil servants, journalists, and fishers can be valuable for evaluating the effectiveness of countries' marine protected areas (MPAs).
Environment
Aug 9, 2022
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Tapping the ocean as a source of natural products
The oceans are teeming with countless forms of life, from the world's largest creature—the blue whale—to miniscule microorganisms. In addition to their vast numbers, these microorganisms are also crucial for ensuring ...
Ecology
Jun 22, 2022
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Why New Zealand is right to call out Canada on its dairy industry
When it comes to dairy and free trade, Canada wants it both ways. New Zealand's dairy dispute with Canada reveals the ongoing tensions within Canada's trade agenda.
Economics & Business
Jun 13, 2022
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Less air pollution leads to higher crop yields, study shows
Usually, increasing agricultural productivity depends on adding something, such as fertilizer or water. A new Stanford University-led study reveals that removing one thing in particular—a common air pollutant—could lead ...
Ecology
Jun 1, 2022
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