All articles tagged with #horses
A study in Current Biology finds that the horse’s whinny is a two-tone sound: a low-pitched element from air vibrating in the voice box and a separate high-pitched whistle produced just above it. Using endoscopic imaging and dissections, researchers showed horses are the first large mammals known to whistle via their voice box while singing, a feature that may help convey multiple emotions in social interactions.
New research shows a horse’s whinny comes from two sources—low-frequency vocal cord vibrations and a whistle-like high pitch from the larynx—revealing a rare mammalian biphonation that may support different communication ranges or express emotion.
A new study shows the horse’s neigh is a two-tone sound: a low-pitched voice-box vibration paired with a high-pitched whistle that escapes through a tiny opening. Researchers filmed inside horses’ noses and analyzed dead horses’ laryngeal tissues to confirm the dual mechanism, making horses the first known large mammals to whistle while they vocalize. The two frequencies may help convey multiple emotions or messages during social interactions.
Horses developer Santa Ragione publicly disputes Epic Games Store’s claim that the game violated content rules, saying Epic has effectively ghosted the studio after withdrawing distribution. Epic maintains the game breached its Content Guidelines and rated it AO, a category the store doesn’t distribute; Santa Ragione counters that the game should not receive an AO rating and notes Epic hasn’t shared an AO IARC certificate or details. The back-and-forth follows previous bans from Epic and Steam and highlights friction between indie developers and storefront moderation.
Bella Hadid and professional equestrian Adan Banuelos have reportedly broken up after more than two years together, per Entertainment Tonight. A source says she’s staying positive and busy with work and close friends as she processes the split, and reports note their relationship had on/off dynamics and shared business ties—such as buying million-dollar horses—that could complicate things. Hadid’s Instagram yacht-dash and a Yellowstone cameo with Banuelos are cited as reminders of the romance.
Bella Hadid has split from her equestrian boyfriend Adan Banuelos after a two-year on/off romance described as tumultuous. The breakup comes amid their shared business ties—owning several million-dollar horses and a Texas home—and they reportedly began dating in fall 2023 after meeting at a Fort Worth horse show.
Santa Ragione's controversial horror game Horses sold over 18,000 copies despite being deplatformed from Steam and Epic Games Store, generating around $65,000 in revenue. However, the bans have significantly impacted the studio's financial stability and future prospects, leading the team to take other jobs and call for clearer platform rules and accountability.
Horses, a controversial indie horror game banned on Steam, sold 18,000 units in two weeks, earning $65,000 which covered its debts but was insufficient to fund future projects, likely leading to the studio's disbandment. The ban, which Santa Ragione attributes to outdated rules and lack of transparency, highlights ongoing issues with platform policies and their impact on developers.
Indie game Horses by Santa Ragione was banned from both Steam and Epic Games Store shortly before its release, with Epic citing violations of content policies related to inappropriate and hateful content, despite the developer's protests and explanations. The game remains available on GOG and Itch.io as the studio seeks to recover its investment.
Epic Games Store decided not to distribute the indie game Horses after reviewing its content and finding violations of their guidelines, despite the developer Santa Ragione's appeal and previous approval. The game was also rejected by Steam for similar reasons, citing inappropriate and hateful content, and an Adult Only rating, which disqualified it from distribution on Epic. The developer disputes the content claims and has appealed the decision, but Epic maintains its stance. GOG has expressed support for the game.
Patti Smith's debut album 'Horses' is a groundbreaking fusion of poetry and raw rock, capturing her rebellious spirit and influence on punk and alternative music, inspired by her New York roots and iconic heroes, and marking a seismic shift in cultural and musical history.
The article explores how ancient DNA studies have shed light on the process and timeline of transforming wild horses into domesticated, rideable animals, highlighting their profound impact on human societies.
Two horses in Sedgwick County, Kansas, tested positive for Equine Infectious Anemia and died, prompting health officials to quarantine and monitor other potentially exposed horses across the state.
Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi sold their recently renovated $20 million estate in the Cotswolds after only one month, citing the lack of horse facilities as a key reason for their move to a larger, more modern estate nearby.
Research shows that horses use a complex range of facial expressions to communicate, with specific movements indicating different interactions such as friendliness, attention, aggression, or play, highlighting the importance of understanding these cues for animal welfare and insights into mammalian evolution.