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Red squirrels sniff out danger better than greys
Image copyright Victoria Gill A native predator of the red squirrel appears to be an unlikely ally in its battle with the grey squirrel. Scientists from Queen’s University Belfast discovered that, while the pine marten preys on both species, the greys are much more vulnerable to attack. The key seems to be in the reds’ …
New technology allows pet owners to spy on every sniff and shredded slipper
In the prehistoric days before high-speed WiFi and smart home devices, dog owners had to open the front door to discover whether their canine companions had spent the day lounging on the couch or eating it. Now, thanks to robotic cameras designed specifically for humans to remotely surveil and communicate with dogs, they no longer …
Sewer technology passes the sniff test – UQ News
University of Queensland monitoring technology to identify potential odour and corrosion hotspots in urban sewerage networks has been adopted by ASX-listed environmental management technology firm Envirosuite. The SeweX technology uses mathematical modelling to predict odour and corrosion hotspots and to optimise mitigation strategies in sewer mains, and was developed by researchers from UQ’s Advanced Water …
