Chinese scientists create ‘robot’ pigeon
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- Chinese scientists create ‘robot’ pigeon
- The ultimate free-range food
- Fruit-eating birds at particular risk from Indonesian deforestation
- The Magic Numbers Added To The Great Escape Bill
Chinese scientists create ‘robot’ pigeon
Hindu – Mar 20, 2007
Chinese scientists create ‘robot’ pigeonBeijing March 20. (PTI): Chinese scientists have transformed a normal pigeon into a “robot bird” which can be deployed for a number of uses including national defence state media reported. Scientists in Qingdao city in east China’s Shandong Province implanted electrodes in the brain of the pigeon to control its behaviour and flight remotely by electrical stimulation. “The electric stimulation is precisely controlled by computer programmes” said Su Xuecheng director of the project from Shandong University of Science and Technology. So far scientists are able to order the pigeon to perform many complicated tasks like “take-off” and “landing” as well as turning right and left during flight. Robot birds will be put in use for rescue photography mapping and even national defence Xinhua news agency said.
The ultimate free-range food
Independent nline – Mar 20, 2007
“These meats are low in fat and cholesterol but are still full of flavour and this healthy image is definitely helping to boost sales especially among women” said Mintel’s analyst David Bird. “A growing concern about the environment and the negative impact of mass produced food is changing the types of food we buy with many of us opting for food that is organic locally-sourced or bought from a farmers’ market. Bird speculated that game’s popularity and that of farmers’ markets – both bringing people closer to local food – might even lead to a revival of fishing and hunting. Game is strictly speaking the meat of animals and birds hunted for fish or sport although some deer are farmed. Low fat low cholestrolAccording to Mintel venison takes 47 percent of game sales and is sold in burgers sausages and steaks with lower fat than beef or pork products. Pheasant partridge and grouse account for 31 percent of game sales while “other game” such as hare and wild boar make up the remaining 22 percent. The trend for eating natural food and for foodie adventurousness is spurring the revival… Haunch of venison the leg is very similar to a leg of lamb” he said. Hammerson who also runs a business that breeds birds for shooting added: “Game still has the reputation of being for the wealthy man’s table. It is only those who are slightly wealthy who eat a wood pigeon. Those who are impoverished would think it’s beneath them. Go wildGame is the meat of hunted animals and birds whether for sport or food. In Britain the best known examples are venison (deer) rabbit and the game birds pheasant and partridge. Enthusiasts can catch and cook a vast variety of game including: deer wild boar rabbit wild duck grouse guinea fowl pheasant partridge wood pigeon snipe woodcock and less commonly ptarmigan blackgame moorhen golden plover and curlew.
Fruit-eating birds at particular risk from Indonesian deforestation
Mongabay.com – Mar 20, 2007
The research has implications for wildlife conservation in an area of high rates of forest loss from agricultural conversion and logging. Examining diet composition and fruit availability for 23 frugivorous bird species (pigeons parrots hornbills and passerines) in two lowland rain forests on Sulawesi Jonathan S. Walker of the University of Manchester found that figs (Ficus species) comprised 57% of all fruit-eating records. Walker’s results are consistent with studies from other parts of the world that have found figs supply a disproportionate amount of sustenance for fruit-eating animals. “Certain fruit species are particularly important either because they dominate the diets of bird species.
The Magic Numbers Added To The Great Escape Bill
gigwise.com – Mar 20, 2007
The join an ever-expanding line-up that already features the likes of The Rakes CSS Blood Red Shoes Willy Mason and Goose. This year?s event takes place on May 17-19 and boasts 150 of the world?s most exciting new artists across 15 stages. A very limited number of early bird tickets are available now at the impressive price of £35 for a three-day wristband. ther acts performing include The Enemy The Noisettes The Besnhard Lakes Haouken! The Whip Good Shoes and The Pigeon Detectives. As well as hosting the best in up and coming new music the festival also hosts keynote speeches and music industry conferences… This year?s event takes place on May 17-19 and boasts 150 of the world?s most exciting new artists across 15 stages. A very limited number of early bird tickets are available now at the impressive price of £35 for a three-day wristband. ther acts performing include The Enemy The Noisettes The Besnhard Lakes Haouken! The Whip Good Shoes and The Pigeon Detectives. As well as hosting the best in up and coming new music the festival also hosts keynote speeches and music industry conferences.
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