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......»»
Researchers identify the neurons that synchronize female preferences with male courtship songs in fruit flies
When it comes to courtship, it is important to ensure that one is interacting with a member of the same species. Animals use multiple sensory systems to confirm that potential mates are indeed suitable, with acoustic communication playing an importan.....»»
The Secret to Making Concrete That Lasts 1,000 Years
Scientists have uncovered the Roman recipe for self-repairing cement—which could massively reduce the carbon footprint of the material today......»»
Scientists report on a quasiparticle that can transfer heat under electrical control
Scientists have found the secret behind a property of solid materials known as ferroelectrics, showing that quasiparticles moving in wave-like patterns among vibrating atoms carry enough heat to turn the material into a thermal switch when an electri.....»»
Teasing out the secret recipes for mummification in ancient Egypt
Most ingredients weren't available locally—more evidence of a long-distance trade network. Enlarge / Illustration of an embalming scene in an underground chamber. (credit: Nikola Nevenov) Most of what we know about anc.....»»
The secret to fundraising: Allow donors to choose how their money is spent
Researchers from Erasmus University Rotterdam and Universite Libre de Bruxelles have published a new study that documents effective yet inexpensive strategies to make fundraising campaigns more effective......»»
This app lets Silicon Valley workers commiserate about layoffs in secret
In the week before Microsoft publicly announced plans to cut 10,000 jobs, thousands of workers at the tech giant who were eager for any information about the looming layoffs joined a professional networking site — not LinkedIn, which Microsoft owns.....»»
Mating causes "jet lag" in female fruit flies, changing behavior
An innovative technique from Cornell University researchers finds seminal fluid protein transferred from male to female fruit flies during mating changes the expression of genes related to the fly's circadian clock......»»
Secret recipe for limonoids opens door for bee-friendly crop protection
New research has uncovered the secret of how plants make limonoids, a family of valuable organic chemicals that include bee-friendly insecticides and have potential as anti-cancer drugs......»»
Egypt unveils ancient "secret keeper" tomb, golden mummy
Egypt unveiled Thursday a gold-laced mummy and four tombs, including of an ancient king's "secret keeper", discovered in the Saqqara necropolis south of Cairo......»»
French aristocrat"s golden dental secret revealed 400 years on
Scientists have discovered the long-buried secret of a 17th-century French aristocrat 400 years after her death: she was using gold wire to keep her teeth from falling out......»»
Researchers identify protein FER1L5 as essential for male fertility in mice
Fertilization is the union of two cells: an egg and a sperm. Before the egg and the sperm fuse, an event known as the "acrosome reaction" needs to occur in the sperm. Now, a team from Osaka University has identified a protein called FER1L5 that is es.....»»
Scientists discover evolutionary secret behind different animal life cycles
For more than 100 years, biologists have wondered why animals display different types of life cycles. Some species, like humans and most vertebrates, develop directly into a fully formed yet smaller version of an adult. In contrast, many other animal.....»»
GTA 5 cheat codes and secrets for PS4, PS5, Xbox, and PC
Discover the best ways of inciting mayhem in Grand Theft Auto 5 through these cheat codes and secret missions......»»
N.Y. dealer sues Stellantis for diverting inventory, giving rivals ‘secret discounts"
The lawsuit claims Stellantis is trying to starve the store of inventory in retaliation for a previous legal victory......»»
Stress may trigger male crucian carp defense against predators
Only males among the fish species crucian carp have developed a strategy to protect themselves from hungry predators, according to a new study from Lund University in Sweden published in the journal Evolution. The explanation could lie in that the su.....»»
Apple’s secret VR headset just got revealed in a huge leak
Seemingly every detail about Apple’s upcoming mixed-reality headset has been revealed in a massive leak, meaning we could now know almost everything about it......»»
Apple’s secret spring event could be in yet more trouble
Apple is expected to release a ton of new products this spring, but its launch event might have been pushed back, meaning disappointment for loyal Apple fans......»»
New free DLC reveals Tomb Raider"s dirty little secret
Return to Lara Croft’s mansion and wage war on grime in this free DLC for the PowerWash Simulator......»»
How workplaces can encourage diverse personalities, values and attitudes
If you work for an organization that believes diversity can increase organizational performance and employee well-being, we have a secret to share with you: despite what is commonly espoused about diversity, very few organizations have actually achie.....»»
Top-secret car design studios are hubs for the electric vehicle future
EVs offer car designers more freedom compared to internal combustion engines. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) The most intriguing developments in contemporary car design are happening in secure studios tuc.....»»