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Pampered Pets or Poor Bastards? the Welfare of Dogs Kept as Companion Animals

Over the past two centuries, the typical life of dogs has changed dramatically, especially in the Global North.

Wild Animal Welfare

Rowan et al’s article provides an overview of developments in the science of animal sentience and its links to animal welfare policy, especially regarding farm animals.

Movement Patterns of Roaming Companion Cats in Denmark — A Study Based on GPS Tracking

In comparison with other companion animals, domestic cats are more likely to roam freely, and this can give rise to conflicts and controversies.

Shelter Use by Horses During Summer in Relation to Weather Conditions and Horsefly (Tabanidae) Prevalence

National legislation requires shelter access for horses kept outside during winter, whereas there are no requirements for shelter access to provide shade and a refuge from biting insects during summer.

Building Explainability Into The Components Of Machine-Learning Models

Researchers develop tools to help data scientists make the features used in machine-learning models more understandable for end users.

The Lives of Premature Babies Are Threatened by Sugary Nutrition

Many prematurely born infants are given sugary parenteral nutrition as it has so far been the belief that it was good for their development. But new research from the University of Copenhagen performed on pigs shows that it may cause life-threatening sepsis if the baby already has an infection.

Could Carbon Monoxide Foam Help Fight Inflammation?

Foams that incorporate small amounts of the gas could be delivered to the GI tract to combat colitis and other conditions.

Researchers Pioneer A New Way To Detect Microbial Contamination In Cell Cultures

An anomaly-detection model developed by SMART utilizes machine learning to quickly detect microbial contamination.

MRSA: laboratory evolution to disentangle complex vancomycin adaptation trajectories

Infections with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) are associated with significant morbidity and mortality.

Tissue Model Reveals Key Players In Liver Regeneration

By tracing the steps of liver regrowth, MIT engineers hope to harness the liver’s regenerative abilities to help treat chronic disease.

Q&A: Neil Thompson On Computing Power And Innovation

Rapid increases in the speed and power of microchips have fueled innovation in many industries, but the future trajectory of that incredible progress may be in jeopardy.

New Type Of Solar Cell Is Being Tested In Space

Physics researchers at Lund University in Sweden recently succeeded in constructing small solar radiation-collecting antennas – nanowires – using three different materials that are a better match for the solar spectrum compared with today’s silicon solar cells.

What You Do In Your Garden To Help Pollinators Works

Have you made adjustments to your garden to make it more welcoming for pollinators?

Study unexpectedly finds only 7 health symptoms directly related to ‘long COVID’

MU researchers have made a significant discovery related to 'long COVID' symptoms.

University of Missouri: 'South Africa offers a prime example of inequality and the potential struggles that migrants undergo'

A recent study conducted by the University of Missouri revealed that Black South Africans who relocated to find employment experienced improved emotional well-being and reduced risk of depression.

Complications In Pregnancy Linked To Increased Risk Of Heart Disease

Certain complications during pregnancy bring an increased risk of heart disease later on.

Size Of Insects Are Shaped By Temperature And Predators

The size of dragonflies and damselflies varies around the globe. These insects are generally larger in temperate areas than in the tropics

Urban Birds Prefer Native Trees

Small passerine birds, such as blue and great tits, avoid breeding in urban areas where there are many non-native trees

Researchers from MIT, Harvard, Clemson use machine learning to predict magnetic structure of crystalline materials

A team of researchers at MIT, Harvard University and Clemson University has been using machine learning to predict the magnetic structure of crystalline materials.