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Meet The 'Duckies': Locals In UK Town Volunteer As Duck-Crossing Wardens
Nicknamed the 'duckies', these volunteers help around 20 ducks make their daily walk to their nighttime resting spot.
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How Pigs, High-Tech Tools Can Help In Search For Mexican Drug Cartel Victims
First the scientists dress dead swine in clothes, then they dispose of the carcasses. Some they wrap in packing tape, others they chop up. They stuff the animals into plastic bags or wrap them in blankets. They cover them in lime or burn them.
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YouTube Shorts Rolling Out Photo-to-Video Tool for Animating Photos Along With New Generative Effects
YouTube on Wednesday announced new creation tools for Shorts to make the process of creating them easier and fun. It introduces a new photo-to-video tool which lets creators turn photos from their camera roll into videos, using creative suggestions. They can animate and add movement to still photos, free of charge. Further, there are new generative...
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Watch: Therapy Horse Plays Keyboard To Wake Girl From Anaesthesia
A short video of a miniature horse, Black Pearl, "vigorously" playing a keyboard to wake up a girl from anaesthesia at the Shriners for Children Medical Centre in Pasadena, California, is going viral on social media.
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AI May Soon Let You Talk To Your Pet, Says New Research Initiative
The London School of Economics is launching a 4 million pounds research centre focused on animal consciousness. One of its key aims is to explore how AI can help humans communicate with their pets, while also examining the ethical risks involved.
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Watch: Monkey Steals Money From Tourist In Tamil Nadu, Then Does This
The animal snatched the money from a Karnataka tourist, who was reportedly carrying multiple bundles of Rs 500 notes.
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This AI Tool May Help Translate Your Dog's Barks Into Human Language
The translation tool works by collecting various types of data from a target animal, including "voice, body language, behavioural changes".
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1 Trillion Species, 3 Billion Years: AI Helped Trace Bacteria Evolution On Earth
Bacteria consist of a single cell. They do not have bones and are not like big animals that leave clear signs in the geological record, which thankful palaeontologists can study many millions of years later.
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Bats Avoid Mid-Air Crashes by Adjusting Their Echolocation During Flight
A recent study conducted in Israel’s Hula Valley reveals how bats manage to avoid collisions while exiting caves in large groups. Despite the expected interference from their echolocation calls, which could lead to crashes, bats have adapted by making behavioural changes. They fan out in flight, switching to higher-frequency calls that are shorte...
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Delhi Zoo's Summer Plan: "Fruit Ice Cubes", Sprinklers To Keep Animals Cool
Animals at the Delhi zoo will get a cool treat--"fruit ice cubes--"while water sprinklers will be installed for tigers, lions, leopards, and jackals to help them beat the heat during the summer season.
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Study Finds Grey Seals Can Track Blood Oxygen to Prevent Drowning
A study has revealed that grey seals can monitor their blood oxygen levels to determine when they need to surface for air. Researchers tested seals in controlled environments, exposing them to different oxygen and carbon dioxide levels. The findings confirmed that higher oxygen led to longer dives, while reduced oxygen shortened them. Surprisingly,...
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Can Dogs Help Improve Your Baby's Immune System?
The presence of pets introduces babies to a diverse range of microbes, promoting a stronger and more resilient immune system. But how exactly can dogs help improve your baby's immune system? Let's explore the science behind it.
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Early Human Ancestors Had Plant-Based Diets, Research Suggests
New research reveals that Australopithecus africanus, an early human ancestor, primarily ate plants. Fossilised tooth analysis suggests meat was not a major part of their diet. This study, published in Science, challenges the idea that early hominins relied on animal protein for cognitive development. Researchers point out the possibility of insect...
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Roblox Shindo Life Codes (January 2025): Free Rell Coins, Spins, How to Redeem, and More
Shindo Life, the popular anime-inspired game on Roblox, keeps players hooked with constant updates and free rewards. January 2025 brings a fresh batch of codes offering RELLcoins, spins, and other in-game bonuses to enhance your character and gameplay. Redeem these codes by navigating to the ‘Edit’ section in the main menu and entering them pre...
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Disney Bets on Korean and Japanese Originals in Asia Growth Push
Disney is focusing on select Asian markets to help scale up the local subscriber base and draw international viewership, while cutting content investment in Southeast Asia. Its India operation merged with Reliance Industries’s media business to form a joint venture called JioStar.
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Meet The 'Duckies': Locals In UK Town Volunteer As Duck-Crossing Wardens
Nicknamed the 'duckies', these volunteers help around 20 ducks make their daily walk to their nighttime resting spot.
-
How Pigs, High-Tech Tools Can Help In Search For Mexican Drug Cartel Victims
First the scientists dress dead swine in clothes, then they dispose of the carcasses. Some they wrap in packing tape, others they chop up. They stuff the animals into plastic bags or wrap them in blankets. They cover them in lime or burn them.
-
YouTube Shorts Rolling Out Photo-to-Video Tool for Animating Photos Along With New Generative Effects
YouTube on Wednesday announced new creation tools for Shorts to make the process of creating them easier and fun. It introduces a new photo-to-video tool which lets creators turn photos from their camera roll into videos, using creative suggestions. They can animate and add movement to still photos, free of charge. Further, there are new generative...
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Watch: Therapy Horse Plays Keyboard To Wake Girl From Anaesthesia
A short video of a miniature horse, Black Pearl, "vigorously" playing a keyboard to wake up a girl from anaesthesia at the Shriners for Children Medical Centre in Pasadena, California, is going viral on social media.
-
AI May Soon Let You Talk To Your Pet, Says New Research Initiative
The London School of Economics is launching a 4 million pounds research centre focused on animal consciousness. One of its key aims is to explore how AI can help humans communicate with their pets, while also examining the ethical risks involved.
-
Watch: Monkey Steals Money From Tourist In Tamil Nadu, Then Does This
The animal snatched the money from a Karnataka tourist, who was reportedly carrying multiple bundles of Rs 500 notes.
-
This AI Tool May Help Translate Your Dog's Barks Into Human Language
The translation tool works by collecting various types of data from a target animal, including "voice, body language, behavioural changes".
-
1 Trillion Species, 3 Billion Years: AI Helped Trace Bacteria Evolution On Earth
Bacteria consist of a single cell. They do not have bones and are not like big animals that leave clear signs in the geological record, which thankful palaeontologists can study many millions of years later.
-
Bats Avoid Mid-Air Crashes by Adjusting Their Echolocation During Flight
A recent study conducted in Israel’s Hula Valley reveals how bats manage to avoid collisions while exiting caves in large groups. Despite the expected interference from their echolocation calls, which could lead to crashes, bats have adapted by making behavioural changes. They fan out in flight, switching to higher-frequency calls that are shorte...
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Delhi Zoo's Summer Plan: "Fruit Ice Cubes", Sprinklers To Keep Animals Cool
Animals at the Delhi zoo will get a cool treat--"fruit ice cubes--"while water sprinklers will be installed for tigers, lions, leopards, and jackals to help them beat the heat during the summer season.
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Study Finds Grey Seals Can Track Blood Oxygen to Prevent Drowning
A study has revealed that grey seals can monitor their blood oxygen levels to determine when they need to surface for air. Researchers tested seals in controlled environments, exposing them to different oxygen and carbon dioxide levels. The findings confirmed that higher oxygen led to longer dives, while reduced oxygen shortened them. Surprisingly,...
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Can Dogs Help Improve Your Baby's Immune System?
The presence of pets introduces babies to a diverse range of microbes, promoting a stronger and more resilient immune system. But how exactly can dogs help improve your baby's immune system? Let's explore the science behind it.
-
Early Human Ancestors Had Plant-Based Diets, Research Suggests
New research reveals that Australopithecus africanus, an early human ancestor, primarily ate plants. Fossilised tooth analysis suggests meat was not a major part of their diet. This study, published in Science, challenges the idea that early hominins relied on animal protein for cognitive development. Researchers point out the possibility of insect...
-
Roblox Shindo Life Codes (January 2025): Free Rell Coins, Spins, How to Redeem, and More
Shindo Life, the popular anime-inspired game on Roblox, keeps players hooked with constant updates and free rewards. January 2025 brings a fresh batch of codes offering RELLcoins, spins, and other in-game bonuses to enhance your character and gameplay. Redeem these codes by navigating to the ‘Edit’ section in the main menu and entering them pre...
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Disney Bets on Korean and Japanese Originals in Asia Growth Push
Disney is focusing on select Asian markets to help scale up the local subscriber base and draw international viewership, while cutting content investment in Southeast Asia. Its India operation merged with Reliance Industries’s media business to form a joint venture called JioStar.
