My legs were shaking, my heart pounding. As we neared the edge of the cliff, I double-checked all my equipment to make sure it was secure. I felt anxious, but not eager for my turn as I waited in line with the members of my group. Fear rose from the pit of m...
This central wall either blocked or allowed the tested bird to observe 2 of its conspecifics situated on the opposite side of the arena in a compartment adjacent to the arena. Similar to the cognitive bias test, conspecifics were used as a social reward, and they were randomly selected from ...
WO 00/60262 discloses pipe lift frames with fold-down mudmats. It is against this background that the present invention has been devised. In one sense, the invention resides in a mudmat for a subsea pipeline accessory, the mudmat comprising: a body having an accessory support structure arra...
we analysed wild type egg-laying behaviour in detail. Figure1a shows a schematic representation of the behavioural setup. Single females were placed in an arena lined with 1% agarose on three walls. Videos were recorded for 45 min. We first analysed the temporal structure of egg expulsion (Fig...
The bluebottle frequents our homes during autumn and a part of winter, until the cold becomes severe; but her appearance in the fields dates back much earlier. On the first fine day in February, we shall see her warming herself, chillily, against the sunny walls. In April, I notice her...
Hardwood flooring trends in 2025 are all about combining functionality with aesthetics. Here’s what’s hot this year: Wide Plank Flooring:Wide planks create a seamless and modern look, making spaces feel larger and more luxurious. Herringbone and Chevron Patterns:Geometric patterns are back in sty...
to produce the classic s-curve, suggesting a victorious young hero. this sculpture is handcrafted from polyresin with a gray hue, and it rests on a slim, black stand with a marble-inspired square base. we love how it resembles a cracked piece of artwork that's been pieced back together...
Another aspect of the invention provides a method for laying a film on a landfill surface and depositing an anchoring material on it. A machine is provided having a hopper holding the anchoring material, the hopper having a chain floor and a wall with an exit slot therein for the release ...