The secret behind male ornaments
In many species, males have eye-catching characteristics. Although often impractical, they are beneficial in finding a mate. Scientists have now mapped the genetic bases of such a male ornament in a fish......»»
A Jupiter-sized planet has been hiding a big secret: A 350,000-mile-long tail
WASP-69b is having a hot girl summer that never ends. The huge gaseous exoplanet, roughly the size of Jupiter and approximately 160 light years from Earth, orbits its searing host star so closely that its atmosphere is boiling away at a rate of 200,0.....»»
TVs, soundbars, speakers and more: What we’re expecting in home theater at CES 2024
It's not a big secret that we're going to see some pretty incredible TV tech at CES 2024 — and some of the companies already have let the cat out of the bag......»»
In Colombia, rare bird flaunts male and female feathers
On the right side of its body, the bird flaunted the typical blue plumage and black head of the male Green Honeycreeper. On the left, it was a beautiful grass green......»»
The (wrong) reason we keep secrets: Research finds fears of judgment are overblown
In and out of the workplace, people often keep adverse information about themselves secret because they worry that others will judge them harshly. But those fears are overblown, according to new research from the McCombs School of Business......»»
Ancient Roman wine production may hold clues for battling climate change
It is no secret that the Romans were heavy wine drinkers. Estimates put the average Roman male's consumption at a liter or more of diluted wine per day. The drink was also a symbol of civilized behavior, and widely used as a drug, medicine and ritual.....»»
Genetic variants underlying male bisexual behavior, risk-taking linked to more children, study suggests
Because same-sex sexual behavior does not result in offspring, evolutionary biologists have long wondered how the genes associated with this behavior have persisted in the human genome, and whether they will remain in the future......»»
Male southern elephant seals are picky eaters, study suggests
As one of the top predators roaming Antarctica, the sizeable southern elephant seal has its fair selection of the menu. But it turns out they don't just want to eat anything and everything......»»
The secret world of puddles
As the new year arrived in 2016, my home city of Newcastle upon Tyne was briefly the center of global attention—for a puddle. The Drummond Puddle, as it was grandly known, was a watery hazard placed perfectly where converging footpaths funneled a d.....»»
FDA would like to stop finding Viagra in supplements sold on Amazon
“Big Guys Male Energy Supplement” turns out to be a vehicle for prescription drugs. Enlarge (credit: Viaframe) If you were to search for a product called “Mens Maximum Energy Supplement" on Amazon, you'd be bombard.....»»
Researchers come up with better idea to prevent AirTag stalking
Solution relies in part on cryptography practice of secret sharing to maximize privacy. Enlarge (credit: BackyardProduction via Getty Images) Apple's AirTags are meant to help you effortlessly find your keys or track you.....»»
20 people, 2.4 quintillion possibilities: The baffling statistics of Secret Santa
Christmas, we're told, is the most wonderful time of the year. For many of us, however, it is preceded by one of the least wonderful times: the awkward social spectacle of the office Secret Santa or Kris Kringle, where employees agree to purchase a g.....»»
A whiff of tears reduces male aggression, says study
Watching someone cry often evokes an emotional response—but according to a new study published Thursday, human tears themselves contain a chemical signal that reduces brain activity linked to aggression......»»
Wireless TVs use built-in cameras, NFC readers to sell you stuff you see on TV
TV makers are getting more aggressive about using their hardware for ads. Enlarge / A closeup of the webcam on the Displace TV announced in January. (credit: Dislace) It's no secret that TV makers are seriously investe.....»»
The holographic secret of black holes
As weird as it might sound, black holes appear to be holograms......»»
Mapping the relations between Manhattan Project scientists using network science
The Manhattan Project was a top-secret program that culminated in the development of the first atomic bombs during World War 2. This covert and controversial research endeavor involved many gifted and reputable scientists, including physicist J. Robe.....»»
Dark matter might be keeping an even darker secret
Researchers compare a theorized behavior of dark matter to actual galaxies. Enlarge / A compact dwarf galaxy, which may have features that are difficult to explain with standard models of dark matter. (credit: ESA/Hubble & NASA).....»»
Meal sharing for a longer life? Insects may hold the secret
Insect species which are closely related and eat a similar balance of nutrients in their diet live longer than those that don't, according to new research from the University of Aberdeen......»»
My favorite game of 2023 is a secret Twitter eulogy
While 2023 was full of huge games, no game was more on the pulse of current events than the oddly prophetic Videoverse......»»
A top-secret Chinese spy satellite just launched on a supersized rocket
This satellite may carry a large telescope to continuously monitor the Indo-Pacific. Enlarge / A Long March 5 rocket, the largest launcher in China's inventory, deployed a classified Chinese military satellite into orbit Friday......»»
Space Force chief: Timing of Chinese spaceplane launch “no coincidence”
US and Chinese spaceplanes are "two of the most watched objects" in orbit. File photo of the US military's X-37B test vehicle after a landing in 2012. (credit: Boeing) China has launched its top-secret military spaceplan.....»»