Starlings" migratory behavior found to be inherited, not learned
Young, naïve starlings are looking for their wintering grounds independently of experienced conspecifics. Starlings are highly social birds throughout the year, but this does not mean that they copy the migration route from each other......»»
Study finds mainstream Christians and non-religious equally likely to use online pornography
The use of web tracking panel data provides new insights into Germans' online pornography use. According to new research published in Archives of Sexual Behavior, German Catholics, Protestants, and the religiously unaffiliated are as likely to use on.....»»
Stolen genes allow parasitic control of behavior of host
A team led by Tappei Mishina at the RIKEN Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research (BDR) has discovered that parasites manipulate their hosts using stolen genes that they likely acquired through a phenomenon called horizontal gene transfer. The study.....»»
For relationship maintenance, accurate perception of partner"s behavior could be key
Married couples and long-term romantic partners typically engage in a variety of behaviors that sustain and nourish the relationship. These actions promote higher levels of commitment, which benefits couples' physical and psychological health. A new.....»»
Sexual harassment victims in Nigerian universities are being blamed—cyberspace study
Sexual harassment encompasses a wide range of inappropriate behavior, from ogling, touching and commenting about body parts, to sexual proposition, coercion, assault and rape. In other words, it is any form of unsolicited and unwanted sexual attentio.....»»
Test of police implicit bias training shows modest improvements
A two-part training designed to help police officers recognize their implicit bias, revealed some behavior improvement and lowered citizen discrimination complaints in a controlled study. While a small study involving one police department, it is the.....»»
The impact of man-made noise on magpie behavior
Human noise pollution is taking its toll on the iconic Australian magpie, affecting the songbirds' ability to forage for food, communicate and respond to alarm calls—but smart birds are less affected than others......»»
Study of modern salamanders provides clues to the feeding behavior of early terrestrial vertebrates
Since the work of Charles Darwin, it is relatively clear from an evolutionary perspective where we come from: aquatic ancestors gave rise to terrestrial vertebrates, from among which humans developed......»»
Climate network analysis helps pinpoint regions at higher risk of extreme weather
Climate change and the rapid increase in frequency of extreme weather events around the globe—such as wildfires and floods—reinforces the reality that these events are not only not random but, rather, interconnected. Interlinked climate behavior,.....»»
Dubai Police to deploy driverless patrol cars with AI smarts
Dubai Police is planning to deploy fully electric, driverless patrol cars with AI smarts capable of spotting suspicious behavior......»»
There"s a solar eclipse Saturday — but don"t take photos of it with your phone
You may want to capture this weekend's solar eclipse for your memories, but it may not be the best idea. Today I learned that my iPhone 15 Pro Max and this weekend's solar eclipse do not mix. I stumbled upon BGR's article, which warned sky gaze.....»»
How Apple has changed Option key behavior in macOS Sonoma
The Mac's Option key has been used for decades to control desktop apps. Here are the changes in macOS Sonoma.An Option keyEver since the Mac adopted multitasking in the early 1990s, users have been able to control desktop apps' visibility and windows.....»»
Nearly 50% of Mac developers are including AI in their apps
Setapp's 3rd annual Mac Apps Report delves into the behavior and preferences of Mac users in 2023, highlighting their software habits, AI adoption, essential apps, and payment preferences, underlining the transformative potential of AI in the user ex.....»»
Scientists: Research on environmental attitudes might be biased
The majority of research on environmental attitudes and behavior is coming from the United States and other English-speaking countries, a recent study by scientists from Lithuania and Austria reveals. Thus, the global applicability of the theories, w.....»»
Qualcomm to Lay Off Over 1,200 Employees
The company is the latest in a long line of big corporations that have laid off a sizeable number of employees. The post Qualcomm to Lay Off Over 1,200 Employees appeared first on Phandroid. If there’s anything we’ve learned in.....»»
Bank CEOs set the tone from the top when it comes to risky behavior, new research suggests
Metro Bank positioned itself as "a fresh start to banking" when it launched in the wake of the 2008 global financial crisis. It was set up in 2010 as a challenger to the "big five" banks dominating the UK market post-crisis: HSBC, NatWest, Lloyds, Ba.....»»
Meta ‘blacklisted’ developer after learning his VR fitness app will also launch on Vision Pro, lawsuit says
The developer of a virtual reality yoga app has filed a lawsuit against Meta, accusing the company of retaliating after it learned he was also in talks with Apple about bringing the app to Vision Pro. more….....»»
Honey bees may inherit altruistic behavior from their mothers
True altruism is rare behavior in animals, but a new study by Penn State researchers has found that honey bees display this trait. Additionally, they found that an evolutionary battle of genetics may determine the parent from whom they inherit it......»»
Size matters: How body size shapes dogs" aging patterns
Smaller dogs may live twice as long life as their larger counterparts. But does this size difference also impact how dogs age in terms of behavior and cognitive abilities? Based on the data of 15,000 dogs, researchers from ELTE Eötvös Loránd Unive.....»»
Neanderthal gene variants associated with greater pain sensitivity
People who carry three gene variants inherited from Neanderthals are more sensitive to some types of pain, according to a new study co-led by UCL researchers......»»
False pride: When praise from managers makes employees arrogant and a problem for their colleagues
In three online surveys conducted with several hundred participants, the experts looked into how interactions between managers and staff affected employees' behavior towards one another......»»