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The Hidden Impact of Surviving Severe Paraoxon Poisoning: A Mouse Study

December 14, 2024

When we think about survival after severe poisoning, we often focus on immediate recovery. But what happens to the brain long after the worst is over? That's what scientists wanted to find out using a mouse model of paraoxon (POX) poisoning. POX is an organophosphorus compound that can cause serious

science

The Meaning Behind Volunteering in Animal Research

December 12, 2024

Have you ever wondered what scientists mean when they talk about animals "volunteering" for research? It turns out that this term has a lot of different meanings in the scientific world. This topic was explored by researchers who looked at how scientists use animals in behavioral and psychological s

science

Monkeys and the Reverse Connectedness Illusion

December 9, 2024

Did you know that monkeys might see the world differently when it comes to counting? Scientists found out something fascinating. They showed monkeys two sets of objects—one where the items are connected, and one where they are not. Humans often underestimate the number of items when they're connecte

sports

Rider Charlotte Dujardin Banned for Year After Horse Whipping Incident

December 6, 2024

Charlotte Dujardin, a top British equestrian known for her Olympic medals, was suspended for one year and fined about $12, 000. This penalty came after officials reviewed a video showing Dujardin hitting her horse excessively. The International Federation for Equestrian Sports announced the verdict

environment

A Wild Encounter: Bears in Japan's Supermarkets

December 2, 2024

Imagine this: a wild bear strolls into a supermarket in Akita City, Japan, and attacks a worker. This isn't a scene from a movie, but a real event that happened on a Saturday. The employee, aged 47, was lucky to escape with just a minor head injury. But the bear wasn't done yet. It stayed in the sto

science

Nature's Answer to High Cholesterol: The Anti-b Solution

November 30, 2024

Have you ever thought about how your body processes fats? Imagine if there was a natural way to help it manage cholesterol better. Enter Anti-b, a compound that scientists are buzzing about. They tested it on animals with high cholesterol and fatty livers, and guess what? These critters got healthie

health

A Teacher's Tragic Encounter with a Bat

November 30, 2024

Imagine this: a teacher finds a bat in her classroom, tries to help it, and ends up with a rabies infection. Sadly, Leah Seneng, a 60-year-old art teacher from California, passed away from rabies after being bitten by a bat she found in her classroom. The bite happened in mid-October, but she didn't

entertainment

Explore the World of Motiram: A New Survival Game with Mechanical Beasts

November 29, 2024

Get ready to dive into the world of Motiram, an upcoming survival crafting game that's coming to PlayStation 5, iOS, and Android, along with PC. Developed by Tencent Games' Polaris Quest and Aurora Studio, this game is all about surviving in a world dominated by giant mechanical beasts. Imagine a w

environment

Farming and the Environment: A Closer Look at Animal Management

November 29, 2024

Picture a farmer beginning with just a few chicks or baby cows. Over time, these little ones need food and care to grow big and strong. Eventually, they end up on our dinner plates. Did you know that raising these animals for food contributes a lot to greenhouse gas emissions? From the feed they eat

health

Improving Pandemic Response: Why Animal Welfare Matters in the New WHO Treaty

November 28, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic showed us that our global health system needs a lot of improvement. A new WHO pandemic treaty is being discussed, and including animal welfare is really important. This study looks at what key groups from civil society think about this. They found that things like preventing di