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Study reveals how studying poop may help us boost white rhino populations
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
North Carolina State University researchers discovered major differences in the gut microbiota of female southern white rhinos that are breeding well in captivity vs females that are not reproducing successfully in captivity. The findings raise concerns regarding the potential function of a
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Dogs brain-wave readings during sleep linked with indicators of cognitive
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Dogs with dementia experience the same sleep interruptions as people with dementia. North Carolina State University researchers used electroencephalography, or EEGs, on senior dogs to see if brain-wave readings during sleep linked with indicators of cognitive deterioration. They discovered t
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New study investigates importance of sleep disturbance in dogs with dement
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Dogs with dementia have the same sleep disturbances as individuals with dementia. Researchers from North Carolina State University utilised electroencephalography, or EEGs, on elderly dogs to examine if brain-wave readings during sleep were associated with markers of cognitive deterioration.
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New study investigates significance of sleep disturbance in dogs with deme
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Dogs with dementia experience the same sleep interruptions as people with dementia. North Carolina State University researchers used electroencephalography, or EEGs, on senior dogs to see if brain-wave readings during sleep linked with indicators of cognitive decline. They discovered that do
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Amid development and climate change, forests can help manage water: Resear
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
In areas near Raleigh projected to see heavier future development, keeping buffers of trees or other greenery around waterways could help slow rushing streams during wet conditions, and keep them flowing during dry ones. However, North Carolina State University researchers behind a recent st
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Ants' behaviour does not change as temperature rises: Study
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
In a recent study, researchers at North Carolina State University discovered that ants did not modify their behaviour in response to rising temperatures and remained in suboptimal microhabitats even when ideal ones were there. The discovery shows that ants may be unable to change their behav
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Study finds ants aren't altering behaviour in rising temperatures
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Researchers at North Carolina State University found in a recent study that ants did not adjust their behaviour in response to warming temperatures and persisted in sub-optimal microhabitats even when optimal ones were present. The finding suggests ants may not be able to adjust their behavi
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Forests can help manage water amid development, climate change: Research
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
In areas near Raleigh projected to see heavier future development, keeping buffers of trees or other greenery around waterways could help slow rushing streams during wet conditions, and keep them flowing during dry ones. However, North Carolina State University researchers behind a recent st
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Textbooks not keeping pace of increasing climate impacts: Research
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
A new study from North Carolina State University finds that biology textbooks have done a poor job of incorporating material related to climate change. For example, the study found that most textbooks published in the 2010s included less information about climate change than they did in the
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Researchers find unique jumping phenomenon in insects
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
A group of scientists from North Carolina State University uncovered a jumping habit for insect larvae, and there is evidence that it occurs in a variety of species that haven't done it yet.
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Mosquitoes carry bacteria internally than outside: Study
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
As per a study conducted by North Carolina State University, mosquitoes possess greater bacterial diversity internally than externally.
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Want to know which bacteria lives on mosquitoes? Read here
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Avoiding mosquitoes to protect against bites is always a good idea. But a new North Carolina State University study shows that the bacteria-ridden exteriors of mosquitoes may be another reason to arm yourself with a swatter.
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