When a cow develops mastitis, her behaviour changes and the quality of its milk deteriorates. The stockperson can detect the signs of inflammation in the milk when the cow is milked, but is it possible to recognise the signs ...
Sep 26, 2014
Entrepreneurs are losing out because of a lack of rural-proofing in government policy, say academics from Newcastle University's Queen's Award winning Centre for Rural Economy (CRE).
Sep 26, 2014
Neurons programmed to fire at specific faces—such as the famously reported "Jennifer Aniston neuron"—may be more in line with the conscious recognition of faces than the actual images seen. Subjects presented with a blended ...
Sep 26, 2014
A newly published study from the University of Victoria's Centre for Addictions Research of BC (CARBC) confirms that moderate drinkers have an increased risk of breast cancer. The study shows that consuming an average of ...
Sep 26, 2014
Empathy is typically seen as eliciting warmth and compassion—a generally positive state that makes people do good things to others. However, empathy may also motivate aggression on behalf of the vulnerable other. Researchers ...
Sep 26, 2014
Depicted in fifth century Chinese art, the wheelchair is not a new invention. The invalid carriage, called a Bath chair, was developed in Bath, England, around 1760. The modern, steel-frame, collapsible chair dates to 1933.
Sep 26, 2014
Whether states should legalize marijuana for recreational and medical use is a hot topic across the country. As the debate continues, more preteens, teens and young adults are beginning to use the substance with the feeling ...
Sep 26, 2014
Research by UCLA biochemists may lead to a new treatment—or even a cure—for PH1, a rare and potentially deadly genetic kidney disease that afflicts children. Their findings also may provide important insights into treatments ...
Sep 26, 2014
