Female finches are picky but pragmatic when choosing a mate
Female zebra finches are choosy but flexible when it comes to finding a mate, allowing them to avoid the fitness costs of being too selective when competition for males is high, report Wolfgang Forstmeier at the Max Planck Institute for Ornithology i.....»»
Red Bull suspends alleged harassment victim in snowballing F1 scandal
After accusing team boss of "inappropriate behavior," female F1 employee suspended. Enlarge / Red Bull Racing team boss Christian Horner faced the media at an F1 press conference earlier today in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (credit: Br.....»»
Huawei rises from the dead, outsells iPhone in China
Sanctions crushed Huawei for a time, but new Counterpoint data says Huawei is back. Enlarge / The Huawei Mate 60 Pro+. It's a phone made without most of the traditional US-allied suppliers. (credit: Huawei) Counterpoint.....»»
Study highlights urgency of parasitic wasp release to save native bird
Researchers with the University of Minnesota hope to release highly specialized parasitic wasps to serve as a biological control method to save Darwin's finches from a dire threat: the invasive avian vampire fly, Philornis downsi......»»
Unlearning loneliness: How TikTok is rewriting the rules of connection
We're in the era of learned loneliness where people have adjusted to isolation. Yet, young people on TikTok are unlearning loneliness and turning their FYPs into IRL communities. New York City is often portrayed as a city of tight-knit female f.....»»
Explore "X-Files" creator Chris Carter"s mind with this curious art exhibit
From "The X-Files" to Hello Kitty and even Donald Trump. With The X-Files, Chris Carter became a living legend of science fiction. Not only did he give television audiences the ultimate odd couple in pragmatic Dana Scully (Gillian Anderson) and.....»»
Shining a light on the effects of habituation and neural adaptation on the evolution of animal signals
A new paper published in The Quarterly Review of Biology examines the possible effects of two properties of receiver playing fields documented in studies of animal psychology—habituation and neural adaptation—on the efficacy of mate choice signal.....»»
Here are the most popular iPhone models for Android switchers, says report
Earlier this month we saw a report from CIRP showing the percentage of new iPhone buyers coming from Android. Now the firm has released its latest report that reveals what iPhone models Android switchers end up choosing. What’s your guess? more.....»»
Top tech of MWC 2024
Mobile World Congress 2024 has been packed with exciting new products, and it was tough choosing the best. Here are our six top picks from the show......»»
Female olfactory cues hasten mortality and reproductive aging, mouse study finds
Sensory cues from the opposite sex can influence how animals age, a University of Otago-led study has found......»»
Gender can shape how teaching assistants are evaluated, study finds
Male teaching assistants are more likely to receive higher ratings than their female counterparts, and both genders are perceived as more valuable when exhibiting traits historically associated with their respective roles in society, a Cornell study.....»»
The best Bluetooth speakers for 2024: Marshall, Soundcore, JBL, and more
Choosing a Bluetooth speaker can be a tough task, which is why we've put together this roundup to shine a light on all the best speakers for 2024......»»
Research shows studies with more diverse teams of authors get more citations
Diverse research is more impactful in the business management field, with female influence growing stronger in the past decade, finds a new study from the University of Surrey......»»
Linux vs. Mac vs. Windows OS Guide
Linux, Windows, and MacOS are the three most prominent operating systems (OS) in the digital world, each offering unique features and experiences to users. Understanding their differences is critical to choosing the right OS for individual needs and.....»»
Why I"m celebrating female friendship this Valentine"s Day
Single on Valentine's Day? Why I'm celebrating female friendship (Galentine's Day) instead of romance. I can count on one hand the number of times I've been in love. Those occasions have brought great joy, and even greater heartbreak. But the o.....»»
When placed outdoors, female lab mice behave very differently
When you take the lab away, female mice are more likely to play, according to a new Cornell study......»»
The best Samsung phones in 2024: our 8 favorite Galaxy handsets
Need some help choosing the right Samsung smartphone? Our list has something to suit everyone, from the latest flagship Samsung Galaxy to $200 handsets......»»
Why do flies fall in love? Researchers tease out the signals behind fruit fly courtship songs
Like a Valentine's Day dinner or a box of chocolates, male fruit flies have their own rituals for wooing a potential mate......»»
The best smartwatches in 2024: our 13 favorites
Smartwatches offer notifications, fitness tracking, and more. Choosing one is the hard part, so to help, here is our list of the best smartwatches in 2024......»»
Female ex-exec told she lacked “docility and meekness” sues TikTok
TikTok accused of age, sex discrimination in suit blaming Chinese leadership. Enlarge (credit: ROSLAN RAHMAN / Contributor | AFP) One of TikTok's senior-most female executives, Katie Ellen Puris, is suing TikTok and its.....»»
Apple Vision Pro vs Meta Quest 3 compared - Displays, prices & graphics
When choosing between the Apple Vision Pro and the Meta Quest 3, users are confronted with two formidable pieces of technology at very different price points. Here's how they stack up.Meta Quest 3 (left) and Apple Vision Pro (right)The Apple Vision P.....»»