Alison Auld

1 week ago | phys.org | Alison Auld

They are large rafts that drift thousands of kilometers across the ocean surface, moving with the currents in an otherwise featureless marine environment. Tracked by satellites, the rudimentary floats—which may also be outfitted with long, submerged tails of netting—are used to attract schools of fish that can be scooped up by industrial tuna fishing vessels.

1 week ago | dal.ca | Alison Auld

They are large rafts that drift thousands of kilometres across the ocean surface, moving with the currents in an otherwise featureless marine environment. Tracked by satellites, the rudimentary floats – which may also be outfitted with long, submerged tails of netting -- are used to attract schools of fish that can be scooped up by industrial tuna fishing vessels.

1 month ago | phys.org | Alison Auld

Ever wonder what the clacks, clucks and erratic trills of backyard chickens might mean? Do those staccato sounds mean they are happy, sad, distressed or perfectly content? Well, a new app developed by Dalhousie researchers is offering some insight into the varied meanings behind a chicken's complex chatter.

1 month ago | dal.ca | Alison Auld

Ever wonder what the clacks, clucks and erratic trills of backyard chickens might mean? Do those staccato sounds mean they are happy, sad, distressed or perfectly content? Well, a new app developed by Dalhousie researchers is offering some insight into the varied meanings behind a chicken's complex chatter. Available on both iOS and Android, Cluckify offers a unique, research-informed experience that helps users explore and interpret chicken vocalizations.

1 month ago | dal.ca | Alison Auld

Canada is experiencing its largest measles outbreak in more than a decade, with cases rising to about 500 in recent weeks. The majority are in Ontario and Quebec, but other provinces are seeing cases of the highly contagious viral infection as well. Health officials have reported that many of the cases are among people who were not immunized.