New research suggests converting the Australian dairy industry’s whey waste into a valuable food product is more feasible than many realise, with significant potential for industry-wide change.
Whey is a by-product of cheese manufacturing and one…
Category: 5. Biology
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How elephants plan their journeys: New study reveals energy-saving strategies
A new study has revealed that African Elephants have an extraordinary ability to meet their colossal food requirements as efficiently as possible. Data from over 150 elephants demonstrated that these giants plan their journeys based on energy…
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Remember ebola?
Six years before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, an Ebola outbreak in West Africa had people fearing the possibility of a global outbreak. This was the first time many had ever heard of the virus, but since it was first identified in 1976,…
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If native plants are going to survive climate change, they need our help to move — here’s how to do it safely
Many native plants in the U.S. cannot possibly move themselves fast enough to avoid climate-change driven extinction. If these native plants are going to have any chance of surviving into the future, they’ll need human help to move into adjacent…
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Virtual reality videos increase environmental awareness
A group of media psychologists at the University of Cologne, led by Professor Dr Dr Kai Kaspar, has examined the effects of presenting environmental protection documentaries by way of 360° virtual reality (VR) videos compared with the use of…
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Getting hit by lightning is good for some tropical trees
Getting zapped with millions of volts of electricity may not sound like a healthy activity, but for some trees, it is. A new study, published in New Phytologist, reports that some tropical tree species are not only able to tolerate lightning…
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How changing L.A.’s tree rules could cool more neighborhoods
Expansive tree canopies are crucial for healthy ecosystems and livable cities. Yet, Los Angeles’ strict tree planting rules, originally meant to protect infrastructure and public safety, are now widening shade disparities, particularly in…
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Scientists discover why obesity takes away the pleasure of eating
The pleasure we get from eating junk food — the dopamine rush from crunching down on salty, greasy French fries and a luscious burger — is often blamed as the cause of overeating and rising obesity rates in our society.
But a new study by…
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The devastating human impact on biodiversity
Humans are having a highly detrimental impact on biodiversity worldwide. Not only is the number of species declining, but the composition of species communities is also changing. These are the findings of a study by Eawag and the University of…
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Lasso-shaped antibiotic evades standard drug resistance
A small molecule shaped like a lasso may be a powerful tool in the fight against infectious diseases, according to a new study in Nature co-authored by University of Illinois Chicago researchers.
Lariocidin, a peptide made by bacteria living in…
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