Souffle is a popular French dessert that is known for its soft and fluffy texture. While the traditional Souffle recipe requires a number of ingredients, this fusion recipe requires only 3 ingredients to make a melt-in-the-mouth dessert. With just egg whites, sugar and pistachios, you can make souffles in less than 15 minutes. They can…
As the weather heats up, Australian households won’t just be cranking up the air conditioning for themselves. Some households will be turning it on for their dogs or cats. Our research on energy demand and household cooling highlights a recent trend towards air-conditioning rooms or homes for pets. As well as cooling homes occupied by both…
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As researchers looking into the intersection of abuse against people and animals, we asked survivors of intimate partner violence in shelters across Canada about a normally pleasant topic: their pets. Not surprisingly, many said they had strong bonds with their pets. However, many women also said their pets had been mistreated by their abusive partners. This…
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Feeding pets raw meat and fish is a growing trend, popularised by pet breeders, pet-health influencers and holistic veterinarians. Fans of these diets claim that they are more natural and species-appropriate and have several health benefits. Indeed, a balanced raw meat diet can meet a pet’s nutritional needs. Yet while scientists have shown that pets can digest raw meat…
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