A new rule in the UK intended to safeguard the welfare rights of animals regarded as sentient beings may forbid boiling lobsters alive. What does science have to say about the ethical minefield of crustacean misery and frying pots? Do lobsters feel pain? Are they sentient? The UK government first submitted a measure to formally recognize animals as sentient beings back in … [Read more...] about Boiling Lobsters Alive in the UK May Be Banned Under “Sentient Being” Law; Can They Feel Pain?
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Macrofying the Beach: An Up-Close Look at Sand Under a Microscope
Sand is a common and seemingly ordinary material found all around us, especially at the beach. But have you ever wondered what sand looks like up close? When viewed under a microscope, sand can reveal intricate and mesmerizing patterns, colors, and textures that are invisible to the naked eye. To explore the hidden beauty of sand, researchers and photographers have been … [Read more...] about Macrofying the Beach: An Up-Close Look at Sand Under a Microscope