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Rare animal thought to be extinct suddenly 'reappears' in people's gardens
A rare species of chicken that is extinct in the wild was suddenly discovered wandering around a home garden.
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Animal world
The chicken breed that symbolizes royal power 'laugh' like a human
For Eastern people, the sound of a rooster crowing is a very familiar sound signaling the beginning of a new day. This sound is thanks to the special biological system o…
Videos
Strangely, a hen fights with a cobra to protect her ducklings
Recently, on the social network TikTok, an interesting video spread about the moment a female girl was fighting with a cobra to protect her ducklings.
Biology
British company's bold idea: Turning chicken feathers into food
A company in the UK has launched a unique project that turns chicken feathers into edible protein, aiming to reduce waste from the poultry sector.
Space science
Why is boiled chicken still red?
Many people think that chicken meat turns red after boiling because it is not fully cooked, but sometimes you boil it for a long time but this phenomenon still occurs, w…
Flu epidemic
The bird flu epidemic was so bad that Japan ran out of land to bury chickens
The worst outbreak of bird flu has forced Japan to cull millions of chickens, creating a headache about where to bury them.
Flu epidemic
Frequently asked questions about bird flu transmitted to humans
How the disease spreads to humans, symptoms, virus survival time and safety when using poultry products are frequently asked questions about influenza A/H5.
Health
This type of 'grass' grows wild only in the spring. In the past, it was fed to chickens and ducks, but now half a million/kg still competes to buy it
This specialty grass is not only used as food but also has medicinal effects. It is becoming increasingly scarce, so the price is sky-high.
Scientific works
The chicken or the egg came first - the question has the answer
'The chicken or the egg came first' - a difficult and controversial question that has long been answered. But it also brings up more conundrums.
Life
New breakthrough: Creating Covid-19 antibodies from chicken eggs
Eggs from chickens raised at a US university contain high levels of antibodies, which can be used to treat or help prevent Covid-19 infection.
Animal world
Top 10 strange animals currently living on Earth
Throughout history, humans have discovered and bred many strange animals and here are the Top 10 strangest animals still living on the Blue Planet.
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Why does egg protein solidify when boiled?
When eggs are boiled, the protein of the eggs is solidified because egg whites are mostly composed of proteins. The phenomenon of eggs being changed after boiling is cal…
Animal world
New research shows that wild chickens were domesticated from the rice granaries of Southeast Asia
The scientific report suggests that chickens may have been domesticated much later than previously thought, starting only when humans began cultivating rice in the fores…
Food safety
Why is it so fast to cook food in the microwave, but not as safe as the oven?
If you are a person who loves to eat grilled chicken, grilled salmon, but in a hurry or when you are hungry, it only takes a few minutes to cook it in the microwave, but…
Animal world
Why are hens imitating the crowing of a rooster considered a 'bad omen', often killed?
In fact, there is no scientific basis to prove that crowing hens bring bad luck, but...