Some stick insects that normally reproduce through parthenogenesis found to mate on occasion
A team of ecologists and evolutionary biologists at the University of Lausanne, Switzerland, has found that some normally asexual species of stick insects, which are known to reproduce via parthenogenesis, occasionally mate to enhance the gene pool......»»
The timeless wisdom of Sanpo-yoshi for present day businesses
There is a growing emphasis for corporations to consider their impact on the environment, society, and its stakeholders. Broadly falling under environmental, social and governance or ESG, this involves practices such as using sustainably sourced mate.....»»
You don"t need glue to hold these materials together—just electricity
Is there a way to stick hard and soft materials together without any tape, glue or epoxy? A new study published in ACS Central Science shows that applying a small voltage to certain objects forms chemical bonds that securely link the objects together.....»»
Evercore tells investors not to abandon Apple
Investment firm Evercore says Apple is facing weakening demand and strong competition from AI rivals, but investors should stick with it for the long term.Apple ParkEvercore tends to be positive about Apple. It remains that way mostly because of cont.....»»
How touchscreens and eye trackers can tell us something about the dating life of orangutans
Aesthetic attraction plays a big role in orangutans' mate choice, behavioral biologist and Ph.D. candidate Tom Roth has observed. But to discover just how big that role is, more research is needed into the emotions of the great apes......»»
Male roundworms are picky when choosing a mate, new research finds
A piece of rotting fruit is likely covered in hundreds if not thousands of microscopic roundworms, including C. elegans—a popular experimental model system for studying neurogenetics. With a lifespan of only a few weeks, C. elegans must reproduce q.....»»
Facing illegal wildlife trade in the European union: A call for comprehensive measures
Wildlife trade affects all kinds of species, from insects and fungi to large plants and mammals. The global trade of numerous species poses a significant threat to their survival, increasing their risk of extinction......»»
Horizontal gene transfer: How fungi improve their ability to infect insects
Researchers at the Kiel Evolution Center have investigated for the first time in detail how a fungus important for biological plant protection can pass on an advantageous chromosome horizontally, using a previously little-studied way of exchanging ge.....»»
Researchers reveal how a virus hijacks insect sperm: May help control disease vectors and pests
A widespread bacteria called Wolbachia and a virus that it carries can cause sterility in male insects by hijacking their sperm, preventing them from fertilizing eggs of females that do not have the same combination of bacteria and virus......»»
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.....»»
How insects tell different sugars apart
Whereas humans have one receptor on their tongues that can detect all sorts of sweet things, from real sugar to artificial sweeteners like aspartame, insects have many receptors that each detect specific types of sugars. Yale researchers have now unc.....»»
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Wednesday’s top tech deals include some discounts on popular products we haven’t seen on sale in a long time. Ring Stick Up Cams are 40% … The post Today’s deals: $60 Ring Stick Up Cam, $260 HP Stream laptop, Sony home audio s.....»»
Sunflower sea stars are critically endangered, but can humans help the species rebound?
There are so few sunflower sea stars remaining, researchers don't think there are enough for them to find each other on their own to reproduce—so the species is getting a helping hand from humans......»»
The technological challenge of non-stick pans: Teflon is still more effective than other coatings
A protocol designed by the University of Cordoba yields a simple and robust evaluation of the efficiency and durability of different commercial non-stick coatings used for food preparation.....»»
cordless vacuum for $280 in Samsung’s “Spring Sale” event
The Samsung Jet 60 Pet cordless stick vacuum, which offers powerful suction and a battery life of up to 40 minutes, is down to $280 in the Samsung Spring Sale......»»
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Deep clean without breaking the bank! Shark upright and stick vacuums are up to 40% off at Amazon. 40% OFF: Deep clean without breaking the bank! Shark upright and stick vacuums are up to 40% off at Amazon. Our top picks:.....»»
Spotify adds a paid audiobook option to its free tier
Those who stick with the free tier of Spotify can now buy access to audiobooks, with 15 hours available for $10 a month......»»
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.....»»
Ecologist cautions researchers to look more closely at apparent mismatches between birds and their prey
Climate change may speed up the emergence of insects in northern countries at the end of winter. This may cause breeding birds migrating from the south to come too late to benefit from the insect peak if they do not adjust their travel schedules to t.....»»
How would an AI turn out if you raised it like a child?
Stick a camera on a child, then feed what it captures to an AI, and it almost works. Enlarge (credit: selimaksan) ChatGPT, arguably the most famous chatbot ever, learned its sometimes human-like conversational skills by.....»»
Does the Ring Stick Up Cam Pro rotate or swivel?
The Ring Stick Up Cam Pro is a premium security camera, but does it rotate or swivel? Here's what you need to know before adding it to your home......»»