A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Queensland has revealed that the Rhoetosaurus brownei, a 24-tonne dinosaur, may have walked on its tiptoes, similar to how humans wear high heels. The research, which analyzed fossils of Australia's only named Jurassic sauropod, aimed to better understand how such an enormous creature could support its own body … [Read more...] about The ‘High-Heeled’ Dinosaur: New Research Sheds Light on How Rhoetosaurus Brownei Supported Its Weight
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Revolutionizing Fish Research with High-Resolution CT Scanning: The scan all fish Project
Advances in technology have revolutionized our ability to study and understand the natural world. One such tool is the CT scanner, which can image radio-dense tissue at resolutions as fine as 5 microns. This technology has now been put to use in a unique project called #scanAllFish, which aims to CT-scan every species of fish and make the data available for free online. The … [Read more...] about Revolutionizing Fish Research with High-Resolution CT Scanning: The scan all fish Project
Research Shows That Backyard Hens’ Eggs Often Contain 40 Times More Lead than Store-Bought Eggs
So how do you know whether this is a likely problem in the eggs you’re getting from backyard hens? More than 400,000 Australians who raise backyard chickens will attest to the superiority of fresh eggs from their own hens. Unfortunately, their eggs are frequently distinguished from those sold in stores by factors other than only freshness and flavor. Our recently released … [Read more...] about Research Shows That Backyard Hens’ Eggs Often Contain 40 Times More Lead than Store-Bought Eggs
The Virginia Research Facility’s 4,000 Rescued Beagles Will Be Available For Adoption
4,000 beagles have been rescued following a seven-month probe into a research facility in Virginia. The goal now is to transport every dog to a shelter throughout America, care for them, and find them a home where they will be secure and loved. Beagles were being bred at Envigo RMS in Cumberland, Virginia, for use in pharmaceutical research and testing, and they were being … [Read more...] about The Virginia Research Facility’s 4,000 Rescued Beagles Will Be Available For Adoption
Cats May Be Able to Learn Each Other’s Names by Listening to Us, According to Research
Pet owners would find it difficult to think that their animal companions don't comprehend when they speak to them. After all, the tiniest head tilts and responses to speech tones suffice as evidence that animals understand their human counterparts. But cats can be cryptic. Do they pay attention? Well, a recent research has given some support to what many cat owners already know … [Read more...] about Cats May Be Able to Learn Each Other’s Names by Listening to Us, According to Research