A British biologist named John Gurdon won a Nobel Prize for discovering that mature cells can be reprogrammed to become “pluripotent.” That means mature cells can be converted into stem ...

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High-altitude birds like the Himalayan snowcock lay fewer eggs than lowland relatives but invest more resources in each offspring, improving survival chances in the harsh environment. The embryos of ...

The mothers wear blankets, protecting their wool from the elements. Sheep at Windy Indigo are shorn yearly, and their fiber is made into various uses, such as raw wool prized by spinners. Some of it ...

At Faro, Yukon's annual sheep and crane festival, spectators gather around a fire while up above, cranes are "kettling" — or swirling in circles.

The Blacknose sheep’s name comes from Valais, where it originated in Switzerland. The breed is highly adapted to mountain living and is still found in the upper region. Although it’s cute, this sheep ...

Bengaluru-based designer Geethica Naidu’s debut collection, Pashm, is an ode to the breathtaking landscapes and rich nomadic heritage of Ladakh.The use of pashmina offers a glimpse into the rich ...

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From pv magazine Australia. Renewables developer Lightsource bp says a study of the quality of wool produced by sheep grazing among the panels at its 174 MW Wellington Solar Farm in New South ...

In a groundbreaking achievement, Zhejiang A&F University has announced the successful breeding of huyang, or lake sheep, at an altitude of 4,600 meters in Nagchu, Xizang autonomous region.