Topic: Animal Behavior
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AI Dog Collars: A New Way to Predict Earthquakes?
In a groundbreaking fusion of pet care technology and seismology, researchers are exploring whether smart dog collars could be the unlikely heroes in earthquake prediction. This innovative approach marries cutting-edge biometric sensors with our canine companions' innate sensitivity to environmental changes, potentially revolutionizing our ability to forecast seismic events.
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Must-Read Research Stories You Might Have Missed
Modern forensic techniques have definitively identified a 13th-century Hungarian duke's remains and reconstructed his brutal, premeditated assassination by multiple attackers. Woodpeckers' grunting sounds during pecking are intentional communication signals that also mechanically stabilize their ...
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Sky-Hunters: Bats Snatch Birds Mid-Flight
Greater noctule bats, Europe's largest bat species, were studied using specialized lightweight sensors to uncover how they hunt birds, overcoming technical challenges to monitor their flight without interference. Researchers developed miniaturized tracking tags weighing about four grams, which re...
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