CLIMATIC CONDITIONS

Aug 30 2025SCIENCE

Weather and Calf Health: What's the Connection?

Young calves on dairy farms in California face a big health challenge: Bovine Respiratory Disease, or BRD. It's a serious issue that affects both the calves' well-being and the farm's finances. But what if the weather plays a bigger role in this than we thought? Recent research took a closer look at

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May 26 2025HEALTH

Understanding Heat Stress on Male Workers

The way we measure heat stress in the workplace is getting a makeover. Many tools out there don't quite hit the mark. They don't clearly connect with the factors they're supposed to measure. This makes it tough to understand what's really going on. So, researchers are stepping in to create a new ind

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Mar 27 2025SCIENCE

Bats: Weather vs. Predators in the North

Boreal bats face a tough challenge. They need to find food quickly during short summer nights. These nights can be unpredictable, with sudden weather changes. Plus, they have to watch out for predators like Tawny Owls. So, how do these bats balance their need for food with the need to stay safe? Th

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Feb 24 2025SCIENCE

How Weather and Location Affect Medfly Traps

Ever wondered why catching Mediterranean fruit flies, or medflies, can be so tricky? It's not just about having the right traps. A bunch of things can make a difference. Scientists wanted to figure out what makes traps more or less effective. They looked at four main things: the sex of the

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