Pobreng Kugihan

31/10/2025

kaon ta dol

11/10/2025

In Russia, farmers have turned to an unexpected innovation to improve dairy production: VR headsets for cows. By projecting images of lush green fields and open skies, these devices create a calming illusion that reduces the animals’ stress levels. Lower anxiety in cows has been linked to healthier behavior and improved milk flow. This unique approach blends technology with agriculture, showing how immersive experiences can influence biology. The result is not just happier cows, but also a noticeable boost in milk yield.

08/09/2025

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28/08/2025

🌍💨 Where does our oxygen really come from?
Many people think trees are the main oxygen producers — but that’s a myth. In reality, the ocean is Earth’s true lung. Tiny organisms like phytoplankton, algae, and cyanobacteria drifting in the water are responsible for producing 50–80% of the oxygen we breathe.

🌊 How does it work?
Through photosynthesis, phytoplankton use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to produce energy — and release oxygen as a byproduct. Despite their microscopic size, their sheer numbers across the oceans make them the planet’s dominant oxygen factory.

🌳 What about trees?
Forests, especially the Amazon, do play a role in oxygen cycling, but much of the oxygen they produce is reabsorbed when plants, soil microbes, and animals respire or when dead matter decomposes. This means their net contribution is far smaller than often believed. Still, forests are vital carbon sinks, biodiversity hotspots, and climate regulators.

✨ Why it matters:
• Protecting our oceans safeguards the largest oxygen supply on Earth.
• Preserving forests ensures climate stability and habitat for countless species.
• Both ecosystems are interdependent parts of the Earth’s life-support system.

🔭 Next time you take a breath, remember: chances are, most of that oxygen came not from the forest, but from the living oceans. 🌊💙

23/08/2025

Oxford researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery that could help save honeybee populations from collapse. They've engineered a nutrient-rich supplement, or "superfood," that provides bees with the six essential sterols they need to thrive. These sterols are crucial for bee development and reproduction, but were previously difficult to synthesize.

*Key Findings:*

- *Increased Survival Rate*: Colonies fed the sterol-enriched supplement had up to 15 times more baby bees survive to adulthood compared to those on control diets.
- *Improved Colony Health*: The supplement helped colonies maintain brood rearing activity for longer periods, whereas those on sterol-deficient diets ceased brood production after 90 days.
- *Potential Solution*: This innovation could offer a lifeline for honeybees, especially during pollen-scarce summers, and may be available to beekeepers within two years.

The researchers used CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing to engineer the yeast Yarrowia lipolytica to produce the essential sterols. This breakthrough demonstrates the potential of synthetic biology to solve real-world ecological challenges. Larger-scale field trials are now underway to assess the long-term impacts of the supplement on honeybee health and pollination efficacy .
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