The chickens from the cathedral are weighed, ringed and swabbed.

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• The chickens in the cathedral are weighed, ringed and swabbed.
  Three much-loved peregrine falcon chicks were banded in preparation for their fledging and flight. From March 29 to April 5, the peregrines returned to the western...
• Researchers tested 212 plant-based products and found mycotoxins in every one of them.
  Key Findings A new study has found detectable levels of at least one mycotoxin in all 212 plant-based meat substitutes and plant-based beverages sampled from grocery...
• Homeowners are urged to destroy mud-like egg clusters before they hatch into tree-destroying spotted lanternflies.
  Massachusetts residents are urged to monitor spotted lanternfly egg clutches until they hatch, according to the Amherst Indy. The warning is especially important because...
• The map shows lizard sightings in Georgia, and residents are advised to report them or kill them.
  Georgia state wildlife officials are urging residents to report or remove the invasive species of large lizards after they are discovered...
• Astronauts on the International Space Station have been ordered to prepare for evacuation as if they have somewhere else to go.
  If you suffer from claustrophobia, you probably can't imagine a worse place to be than the International Space Station—100 meters of interior space where you have to live,...
• A study conducted in California found that sharks continued to play with toys after eating, and one even dozed off on the toy.
  A study conducted at a California aquarium challenges the conventional notion of sharks as nothing more than relentless hunters. Several species of these sharks, after feeding...
• On the island of Cozumel in Mexico, locals thought the tiny fox was extinct until one appeared on the side of the road.
  For years, residents of the Mexican island of Cozumel believed one of the region's most elusive animals had vanished forever. Then, a tiny...
• The bear died after being trapped in a hot car.
  A 300-pound black bear died after becoming trapped in an unlocked car near Colorado Springs, Colorado. Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) released...
• Miami beaches are covered in record amounts of sargassum seaweed, and experts are racing to find a solution.
  KEY FINDINGS: Record amounts of sargassum seaweed have washed up along the Miami Beach coastline, placing a huge strain on beach services. Researchers from the University of Miami have proposed using the seaweed...
• Skin cancer treatment breakthrough: experimental mRNA-based drug prevents recurrence of the disease.
  An experimental mRNA-based drug has been discovered for the first time that can stop the spread and recurrence of melanoma, potentially marking a breakthrough for people with life-threatening...
• Astronomers have discovered the fastest star ever observed, moving at 15,500 miles per second.
  In the extreme conditions at the very heart of the Milky Way galaxy, some pretty strange things can happen. And by "strange," we mean almost unimaginably crazy. Lurking there...
• A study of ticks in North Carolina found Lyme disease bacteria in nearly 40% adult deer ticks.
  Researchers from Biltmore Forest, North Carolina, found bacteria associated with Lyme disease in nearly 40% adult ticks they collected from deer. Here's what you need to know.
• The North American river otter has returned to the Bronx River after 100 years, indicating healthy water quality.
  CONCLUSION: The North American river otter is returning to the Bronx River after 100 years. The return of North American river otters indicates healthy water resources. These animals were here...
• People who live to 100 years and older have a surprisingly large number of immune cells that destroy cancer cells.
  Today, the average human life expectancy is about 71 years. Only a few will live to be considered a centenarian, and even fewer will live to...
• Mysterious bones found on the seabed off the coast of Taiwan suggest that Denisovans were over 180 centimeters tall.
  Scientists studying ancient human remains found in the waters between Taiwan and the Penghu Islands say the bones could help fill gaps in the scant fossil record...
• The mating somersault in Australian redback spiders may be caused by more than one gene.
  The Australian black widow spider has one of the most disturbing rituals in nature: during mating, the male turns toward the female's fangs, as if inviting her to feast on him.
• A study found that a high-potato diet altered the DNA of Andean natives responsible for digesting starch.
  Potatoes have served as food for civilizations for millennia, but their role was much more than that. Scientists argue that this crop may have influenced the formation of...
• Research has found that how you feel today can have subtle effects on your well-being over decades.
  What's the secret to health and happiness? For some, it's an optimistic outlook. Others might say it's your experiences that matter, or perhaps your personality that matters most.
• The exploding crayfish population in Lake Tahoe is a warning sign for lakes across the United States.
  In some of America's most famous lakes, invasive crayfish numbers in the millions, and their impact extends far beyond the lake's boundaries. Here's what you need to know. Lake...
• How to get the perfect photo for documents and social media without a photo studio
  Taking a high-quality photo for a passport, driver's license, LinkedIn profile, or social media avatar is a challenge everyone faces. Poor lighting, an awkward background in a photo studio, a rush...