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Sensors could help reduce fatal racehorse injuries by 20%

Researchers developed a wearable sensor to track thoroughbred horse movements and identify risk factors for catastrophic injury. The study found that horses with high risk scores were 44 times more likely to suffer fatal injuries, and implementing the technology could reduce fatal injury rates by nearly 20%.

SourceWashington State University·JournalJournal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·TypeObservational study·DateNov 21, 2025
Apple iPhone 17 Pro

Apple iPhone 17 Pro delivers top performance and advanced cameras for field documentation, data collection, and secure research communications.

Hayfeeders and other tools can improve health, welfare of stabled horses

Simple items like hay feeders and giant rubber activity balls can improve horse behavior and reduce health issues such as ulcers and fragile leg bones. Researchers found that stabled horses displayed increased movement and reduced frustration behaviors when provided with enrichment tools.

SourceUniversity of California - Davis·JournalAnimals·TypeObservational study·DateNov 18, 2025

A microbial blueprint for climate-smart cows

A recent study at UC Davis has shown that feeding cows red seaweed can dramatically cut the amount of methane produced, with a 60% reduction in emissions. The research identified specific microbes in the cow's gut that help reduce methane production, opening the door to engineering these microbes for a long-term solution.

SourceUniversity of California - Davis·JournalMicrobiome·DateNov 17, 2025
GQ GMC-500Plus Geiger Counter

GQ GMC-500Plus Geiger Counter logs beta, gamma, and X-ray levels for environmental monitoring, training labs, and safety demonstrations.

The growing crisis of chronic disease in animals

A new study introduces a conceptual model for improving animal disease surveillance, highlighting the link between genetic predisposition and environmental exposures. The findings show that human-driven ecological change exacerbates chronic diseases in animals, such as obesity and cancer, with potential implications for human health.

SourceSociety for Risk Analysis·JournalRisk Analysis·DateNov 11, 2025

Managing ponds may help save native salamanders

Scientists suggest that managing pond conditions can tip the balance in favor of native species. Research found that longer hydroperiods, typically over 110 days, lead to larger and more stable populations.

SourceVirginia Tech·JournalEcological Applications·DateNov 4, 2025
SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB

SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB transfers large imagery and model outputs quickly between field laptops, lab workstations, and secure archives.

Scientists on ‘urgent’ quest to explain consciousness as AI gathers pace

Researchers warn that advances in AI and neurotechnology are outpacing our understanding of consciousness, with potential serious ethical consequences. A better understanding of consciousness could have major implications for AI, prenatal policy, animal welfare, medicine, mental health, law, and emerging neurotechnologies.

SourceFrontiers·JournalFrontiers in Science·TypeSystematic review·DateOct 30, 2025

Endangered Kangaroo Island ground dweller found in trees

Researchers discovered that Kangaroo Island dunnarts are partially arboreal and use pygmy-possum nest boxes for shelter. The finding highlights the importance of tree hollows in biodiversity conservation, as these creatures also seek refuge in eucalyptus trees.

SourceUniversity of South Australia·TypeObservational study·DateOct 22, 2025

New research shows a tiny, regenerative worm could change our understanding of healing

New research from the Stowers Institute for Medical Research reveals planarian stem cells ignore their nearest neighbors and respond to signals further away in the body. This discovery may help explain the flatworm's extraordinary ability to regenerate and offer clues for developing new ways to replace or repair tissues in humans.

SourceStowers Institute for Medical Research·JournalCell Reports·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 15, 2025
Aranet4 Home CO2 Monitor

Aranet4 Home CO2 Monitor tracks ventilation quality in labs, classrooms, and conference rooms with long battery life and clear e-ink readouts.

Introduced animals change how island plants spread, new global study finds

A global study found that introduced animal species have a greater impact on seed dispersal than native animal extinctions. Non-native mammals, such as pigs and rats, often replace native frugivorous birds, bats, and tortoises, affecting seed size and dispersal.

SourceUniversity of Hawaii at Manoa·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateOct 8, 2025

Koala stress linked to disease threat

Researchers have found a clear relationship between koala stress and increased risk of disease, including Chlamydia. The study suggests that high KoRV loads may be weakening the immune system, making koalas more susceptible to diseases such as blindness and infertility.

SourceUniversity of Queensland·JournalJournal of General Virology·TypeObservational study·DateSep 22, 2025
Garmin GPSMAP 67i with inReach

Garmin GPSMAP 67i with inReach provides rugged GNSS navigation, satellite messaging, and SOS for backcountry geology and climate field teams.

Horses, possible allies in forest fire prevention

A study by UAB and UdL found that horses can adapt their diet according to breed, environment, and use, reducing fuel loads and maintaining open landscapes. The research suggests that horses could be a valuable resource for fire prevention strategies in Mediterranean landscapes.

SourceUniversitat Autonoma de Barcelona·JournalAgroforestry Systems·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 18, 2025

Humans get attached to horses as they do to pets

A new study using a validated survey has found that most people form an emotional attachment to their horses, similar to human-pet relationships. The Horse Attachment Questionnaire, adapted from a pet questionnaire, measured anxiety and avoidance in horse owners across 21 countries.

SourceUniversity of Turku·JournalAnthrozoös·DateSep 16, 2025

Benchmark study tracks trends in dog behavior

A new Virginia Tech study establishes a baseline for understanding dog behavior on a large scale, tracking trends in fear, attention, aggression, and trainability over four years. The research found that dogs are adaptable and not significantly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, with some notable exceptions related to trainability.

SourceVirginia Tech·JournalPLOS One·DateSep 12, 2025
AmScope B120C-5M Compound Microscope

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Benchmark study tracks trends in dog behavior

A new Virginia Tech study analyzes four years of owner-reported data from over 47,000 dogs to establish a baseline for understanding dog behavior on a large scale. The research reveals that dogs are adaptable and shows no substantial changes in behavioral profiles despite the COVID-19 pandemic.

SourceVirginia Tech·JournalPLOS One·DateSep 10, 2025

Researchers unleash the power of a new tool in canine cancer treatment

A new study from Mizzou's College of Veterinary Medicine analyzed the effects of radioactive iodine therapy on thyroid cancer in dogs. The research found that tailoring the dose of radiation more precisely for each dog could improve outcomes and potentially lead to more targeted care.

SourceUniversity of Missouri-Columbia·JournalVeterinary and Comparative Oncology·DateSep 9, 2025
Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4)

Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) runs demanding GIS, imaging, and annotation workflows on the go for surveys, briefings, and lab notebooks.

Stress & Stars: Two more ERC Starting Grants for ISTA

Two ISTA Assistant Professors, Amelia Douglass and Ylva Götberg, have won 1.5 million euro ERC Starting Grants to explore how animals react to stress and the science behind binary-star stripping. Their research could lead to a better understanding of brain pathways disrupted in humans suffering from anxiety and stress.

SourceInstitute of Science and Technology Austria·DateSep 4, 2025
Sky & Telescope Pocket Sky Atlas, 2nd Edition

Sky & Telescope Pocket Sky Atlas, 2nd Edition is a durable star atlas for planning sessions, identifying targets, and teaching celestial navigation.

Twinkle, twinkle leopard seal: songs below the ice flow like nursery rhymes

Researchers at UNSW Sydney discovered that leopard seal songs share structural similarities with human nursery rhymes, featuring predictable patterns and low entropy. The study found that male seals spend up to 13 hours a day singing in two-minute cycles, with each individual creating a unique sonic signature.

SourceUniversity of New South Wales·JournalScientific Reports·DateJul 31, 2025

Brewed chicken protein made by precision fermentation tested in pet food

A six-month study tested precision fermented brewed chicken protein in dog kibble and found beneficial changes in fecal metabolites and gut microbiota. The protein was highly digestible, with no adverse effects on body weight or blood chemistry.

SourceUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau·JournalFrontiers in Veterinary Science·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateJul 31, 2025
Nikon Monarch 5 8x42 Binoculars

Nikon Monarch 5 8x42 Binoculars deliver bright, sharp views for wildlife surveys, eclipse chases, and quick star-field scans at dark sites.

Great Tits show early signs of splitting up: Oxford researchers uncover social clues to bird 'divorce'

Wild great tits exhibit clear behaviors signalling 'divorce' long before the breeding season, according to a study by Oxford researchers. The team used data from the Wytham Woods great tit project and found that faithful birds visited feeding stations with their partners more often than those that went on to divorce.

SourceUniversity of Oxford·JournalProceedings of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences·DateJul 29, 2025

Man’s best friend could be the spotted lanternfly’s worst enemy

A study led by Virginia Tech found that volunteer dog-handler teams can effectively detect the elusive egg masses of the spotted lanternfly, an invasive insect damaging farms and forests across the eastern and central United States. With proper training, dog owners can turn their pets into powerful partners for conservation.

SourceVirginia Tech·JournalPeerJ·DateJul 16, 2025

World Snake Week is here

Cal Poly biological sciences Professor Emily Taylor is co-organizing the worldwide awareness week for snakes, highlighting over 3,500 globally significant species. The event promotes peaceful coexistence between humans and snakes, educating people about their importance in food webs and disease control.

SourceCalifornia Polytechnic State University·DateJul 14, 2025

New study points to Skagerrak as nursery area for the enigmatic Greenland shark

A new international study reveals that Skagerrak likely serves as a nursery area for young Greenland sharks, contrary to common associations with Arctic waters. The research also confirms that newborn sharks are born in undisturbed deep-sea areas near the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, south of Iceland.

SourceUniversity of Copenhagen - Faculty of Science·JournalEcology and Evolution·DateJul 9, 2025
Kestrel 3000 Pocket Weather Meter

Kestrel 3000 Pocket Weather Meter measures wind, temperature, and humidity in real time for site assessments, aviation checks, and safety briefings.

Tracking insect and bug health in a heartbeat from a digital camera

Scientists have developed a method to extract insect heart rates from video footage taken with digital cameras, preserving their natural behavior. The technique uses advanced signal processing and machine learning algorithms to analyze subtle body movements and detect accurate cardiac activity.

SourceUniversity of South Australia·JournalArchives of Insect Biochemistry and Physiology·DateJul 9, 2025

Fear in sync: Collective survival through neurogenomic diversity

A study published in Nature Communications reveals that genetic diversity within groups of fruit flies improves their ability to evade predators and forage more efficiently. The research team identified a key gene, Ptp99A, that regulates group behavior and promotes survival performance.

SourceChiba University·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 7, 2025

Hermit crabs with more sensitive claws may be bolder in their decisions

A new study found that hermit crabs with more sensory hairs on their claws recover faster from a startle response, indicating they are bolder. The research suggests a link between sensory ability and behavior, proposing a hypothesis called sensory investment syndrome.

SourceUniversity of Plymouth·JournalProceedings of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences·TypeObservational study·DateJul 2, 2025

Slithering snakes: The science behind the motion of a young anaconda

A team led by L. Mahadevan found that young anacondas can execute a quick, one-off skating movement called the 'S-start' due to their physical attributes. This movement is similar to sidewinding and could inspire new robotic systems.

SourceHarvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences·JournalNature Physics·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJul 2, 2025
Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Equatorial Mount

Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Equatorial Mount provides precise tracking capacity for deep-sky imaging rigs during long astrophotography sessions.

THC undetectable after withdrawal period in cows fed hemp byproduct

A new study found that cows fed hemp byproduct for 28 days and then withdrawn from the diet for four weeks have undetectable levels of psychoactive THC in their milk. The findings could pave the way for the use of spent hemp biomass as a feed supplement for livestock, providing an economic value to hemp producers.

SourceOregon State University·JournalJournal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 30, 2025

Study finds high protein diet improves birds' ability to tolerate infection

A high protein diet has been shown to improve birds' immune function and tolerance to infection by triggering the expression of immune-related genes. Birds fed a high protein diet were more resistant to infection and showed reduced symptoms compared to those fed a high lipid diet.

SourceUniversity of Arkansas·JournalMolecular Ecology·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 25, 2025

A leap in canine medicine: Method for reproducible mesenchymal stem cells found

A team of researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University has successfully generated induced pluripotent stem cells from canine somatic cells and produced high-quality mesenchymal stem cells with high proliferation capacity. The study found that the highest quality MSCs were obtained from urine cells, offering a promising approach for reg...

SourceOsaka Metropolitan University·JournalRegenerative Therapy·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 20, 2025
CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock

CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock simplifies serious desks with 18 ports for high-speed storage, monitors, and instruments across Mac and PC setups.

Some dog breeds are more likely to get diarrhea

A study found that six breeds are significantly more likely to get diarrhea than generic crossbreeds, while two breeds are less likely. Most dogs recover quickly from diarrhea, but around 38% require antibiotic treatment.

SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS One·TypeObservational study·DateJun 11, 2025

New study quantifies fish slaughter pain and cost-effectiveness of welfare solutions

A new study reveals rainbow trout endure intense 10-minute average pain during air asphyxia, with estimates ranging from 2 to 22 minutes. The study assesses the cost-effectiveness of interventions like electrical stunning, which could avert 60-1200 minutes of pain for every dollar of capital cost.

SourceWelfare Footprint Institute·JournalScientific Reports·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJun 5, 2025

Baboons walk in line for friendship, not survival, new study finds

Researchers at Swansea University found that baboons walk in lines driven by social bonds rather than survival strategies. The team analysed travel progressions and showed that the order is consistent with who they're socially bonded with, with higher-ranking individuals often walking in the middle of the group.

SourceSwansea University·JournalBehavioral Ecology·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJun 3, 2025

Telehealth can improve care for cats with chronic health issues

Researchers found that video telehealth visits can help pet owners understand their cat's needs, increasing confidence in care. The study also suggested elevated food and water dishes, larger litter boxes, and additional steps to ease a cat's mobility issues.

SourceUniversity of California - Davis·JournalFrontiers in Veterinary Science·TypeSurvey·DateJun 3, 2025
DJI Air 3 (RC-N2)

DJI Air 3 (RC-N2) captures 4K mapping passes and environmental surveys with dual cameras, long flight time, and omnidirectional obstacle sensing.

Bed bugs are most likely the first human pest, new research shows

A new study compares the genome sequence of bed bugs that live with humans and those that don't, finding that human-associated bed bugs recovered and increased in population size over time. The research suggests that humans may have inadvertently led to the emergence of modern bed bug pests.

SourceVirginia Tech·JournalBiology Letters·DateMay 28, 2025

Echidna microbiome changes while mums nurse puggle

Research from the University of Adelaide reveals significant changes in echidna pseudo-pouch microbial communities during lactation, suggesting a unique environment that accommodates young with an immature immune system. The study's findings may inform breeding programs and conservation efforts for these egg-laying mammals.

SourceUniversity of Adelaide·DateMay 12, 2025

Meow mix-up: New study reveals Israeli attitudes on stray cats

A nationwide study in Israel found that nearly a third of respondents regularly feed stray cats, despite a large majority supporting reducing their numbers. Researchers propose involving frequent cat feeders in monitoring and control efforts to improve policy effectiveness.

SourceThe Hebrew University of Jerusalem·JournalPreventive Veterinary Medicine·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 4, 2025
Sony Alpha a7 IV (Body Only)

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Palatable versus poisonous: Eavesdropping bats must learn to identify which prey is safe to eat

A study by scientists at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute found that juvenile fringe-lipped bats do not initially differentiate between palatable and unpalatable frogs and toads, but learn to identify toxic species through experience. As they mature, adult bats respond more strongly to palatable prey.

SourceSmithsonian·JournalProceedings of the Royal Society of London B Biological Sciences·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 29, 2025

Family first: Scientists reveal long-tailed tits' remarkable family bonds

Scientists at the University of Sheffield discovered long-tailed tits' remarkable family bonds persisting throughout migration. The study found that these tiny birds migrate in family units and become crucial helpers for related pairs, mirroring human support systems.

SourceUniversity of Sheffield·JournalJournal of Animal Ecology·TypeObservational study·DateApr 28, 2025

Chimpanzee stem cells offer new insights into early embryonic development

Scientists successfully grow chimpanzee naive-type pluripotent stem cells, revealing key mechanisms for self-renewal and differentiation. The study's findings shed light on the evolutionary conservation of these properties, offering a powerful tool for investigating early developmental processes.

SourceInstitute of Science Tokyo·JournalCell Stem Cell·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 25, 2025

Monkey database reveals shift towards open science

A large-scale database of macaque behavior is driving a shift towards open science, bringing together researchers from across the globe to share data on social lives of over 3,000 individual monkeys. The platform has grown into a collaborative effort promoting culture of sharing within the research community.

SourceUniversity of Exeter·JournalJournal of Animal Ecology·DateApr 24, 2025
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro)

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro) powers local ML workloads, large datasets, and multi-display analysis for field and lab teams.

A ‘dopamine detox’ is too simplistic, new study finds

Researchers found that dopamine signals in two key brain areas respond differently to negative experiences, helping the brain adapt based on predictability and controllability. This study sheds light on how excessive avoidance can lead to decreased quality of life and why the 'dopamine detox' trend is too simplistic.

SourceNorthwestern University·JournalCurrent Biology·DateApr 22, 2025

​​Better feed, fewer burps: UF scientists target dairy gas emissions​

Researchers at the University of Florida have created a new type of cattle feed that reduces methane gas emissions from burps and flatulence, making dairy farming more environmentally friendly. The feed, made with flaxseed and pea protein, also improves overall digestion and may increase milk production.

SourceUniversity of Florida·JournalJournal of Dairy Science·DateApr 22, 2025