The best traits in Crusader Kings III
Getting the best traits in Crusader Kings III will make or break any playthrough. Here is how to get the best traits for your kids and which ones to avoid......»»
Researchers argue that long human lifespan is due in part to the contributions of elders
According to long-standing canon in evolutionary biology, natural selection is cruelly selfish, favoring traits that help promote reproductive success. This usually means that the so-called "force" of selection is well equipped to remove harmful muta.....»»
A weird star produced the fastest nova on record
Astronomers are buzzing after observing the fastest nova ever recorded. The unusual event drew scientists' attention to an even more unusual star. As they study it, they may find answers to not only the nova's many baffling traits, but to larger ques.....»»
Researchers find large cost benefits for companies with Machiavellian CEOs
Narcissism, psychopathy and Machiavellianism are ubiquitous among CEOs, despite ample evidence that these dark personality traits pose financial and managerial risks to organizations. Their prevalence on corporate boards—nearly three times the gene.....»»
New research shows long-term personality traits influence problem-solving in zebra finches
Personality is not unique to humans. New research published in the Royal Society Open Science journal demonstrates that zebra finches have personalities, and some traits are consistent over two years of the birds' lives......»»
Global biogeographical patterns and correlates of floral longevity
The length of time a flower remains open (i.e., from anthesis to flower senescence) is called floral longevity. Floral longevity is one of the most important reproductive traits, as it determines opportunities for pollen dispersal and capture of poll.....»»
Wild animals are evolving faster than anybody thought
How fast is evolution? In adaptive evolution, natural selection causes genetic changes in traits that favor the survival and reproduction of individual organisms......»»
Blind cave creatures light the way towards further understanding of human traits with DNA
In watery underground caverns, there are creatures that live in an eternal midnight. Over the course of generations, these animals have adapted to their isolated and unique environments, and scientists believe their pasty skin and blind eyes may hold.....»»
Underrated Batman villains that should be in Caped Crusader
Batman arguably has the richest rogues' gallery in superhero history, but HBO Max's Caped Crusader show should dig into more underrated villains......»»
New insights on link between genetic mutations and biological evolution
In biological evolution, we know that it's all about the survival of the fittest: organisms that develop genetic traits that allow them to better adapt to their physical environment are more likely to thrive, and thus pass down their winning genes to.....»»
Unraveling the genetic keys to improve canola crop yield
An international team of researchers, including one from The University of Western Australia (UWA), has successfully unraveled the genomes of 418 unique samples of rapeseed from across the globe to identify traits that breeders can use to improve cro.....»»
Higher wheat yields and protein content on the horizon
A team of international researchers has discovered a way to produce higher quality wheat. The scientists from the University of Adelaide and the UK's John Innes Centre have identified a genetic driver that improves yield traits in wheat, which unexpe.....»»
How to win wars in Crusader Kings III
There's a lot to learn about winning wars in Crusader Kings III. Here's everything you need to know, from researching your opponent to building your armies......»»
The best traits in Crusader Kings III
Getting the best traits in Crusader Kings III will make or break any playthrough. Here is how to get the best traits for your kids and which ones to avoid......»»
Improving the yield and quality of the grain called "finger millet"
The grain called finger millet may not be well-known outside of Africa, but it is an important crop to the region. Finger millet has been farmed in eastern Africa for thousands of years. However, breeding the crop for better traits has been difficult.....»»
Squid and octopus genome studies reveal how cephalopods" unique traits evolved
Squid, octopus, and cuttlefish—even to scientists who study them—are wonderfully weird creatures. Known as the soft-bodied or coleoid cephalopods, they have the largest nervous system of any invertebrate, complex behaviors such as instantaneous c.....»»
Biologists investigate what happens when traits jump between branches of the tree of life
We all must play the game of life with the cards we're dealt, so the common aphorism goes. In biology, this means organisms must compete through natural selection with the genes and anatomy they were born with......»»
Dog Behaviour Has Little To Do With Breed, Study Finds
From sociable labradors to aggressive pitbulls, when it comes to canine behaviour there are no end of stereotypes. But research suggests such traits may have less to do with breed than previously thought. From a report: Modern dog breeds began to eme.....»»
Research shows why a no-protest zone is needed at Birmingham abortion clinic
Birmingham City Council is currently consulting on a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) to prevent anti-abortion activists from standing outside an abortion clinic in Kings Norton......»»
How do functional traits diversify and phylogenetically correlate for co-occurring understory species in boreal forests?
Determining the processes and mechanisms underlying community assembly is a favorite pastime for ecologists. During the past decade, functional trait-based approaches have been widely used to test mechanistic community assembly hypotheses through qua.....»»
Researchers boost rice yield by overcoming trait tradeoff between panicle number and size
Crop breeding is largely constrained by tradeoffs among different agronomic traits. Since many of these tradeoffs are caused by gene pleiotropy, reducing gene pleiotropy may make it easier to overcome these tradeoffs in plant breeding. However, few e.....»»