Two sex pheromone receptors for sexual communication found in the American cockroach
Sex pheromones are vital in facilitating the chemical communication that underpins insect courtship and mating behavior. Among female American cockroaches (Periplaneta americana), two key volatile sex pheromone components, periplanone-A (PA) and peri.....»»
How pop-up warnings and chatbots can be used to disrupt online child sex abusers
The scale of online child sexual abuse is immense: estimates suggest there are more than 300 million child victims of online sexual abuse globally......»»
Apex the $45M stegosaurus is on display in New York. Here"s what scientists hope to learn about it
The most expensive dinosaur fossil ever discovered will be on view in New York starting this weekend, American Museum of Natural History officials announced Wednesday......»»
American Primeval trailer: Netflix explores American West in survival thriller
The hardships and butality of the American frontier in 1857 are explored in the first trailer for American Primeval, Netflix's upcoming limted series......»»
Poor health outcomes—including early deaths—linger for decades for those who lived in "redlined" neighborhoods
Redlining—a mid-20th-century federal government practice of denying home loans in African American and other minority neighborhoods—has long been associated with poor health outcomes, including disparate overall mortality rates among racial and e.....»»
Biologist explores why humans have sex—and sexes—in a world where life requires neither
University of Maryland biology Professor Eric Haag has spent his career studying animal reproduction, but people's sex lives never factored into his research. That changed in 2014 when a cancer diagnosis prompted Haag to take stock of his career......»»
Check out astronaut’s stunning ‘science and art’ photo from the ISS
American astronaut Don Pettit has just shared another dazzling image captured from the International Space Station 250 miles above Earth......»»
Check out astronaut’s stunning ‘science and art’ from the ISS
American astronaut Don Pettit has just shared another dazzling image captured from the International Space Station 250 miles above Earth......»»
Study finds American and Canadian universities vary widely in preparing future urban planners for climate change
Urban and community planners have a vital role in preparing their cities for climate change. But are the university programs training them for those careers adequately preparing them for climate change in terms of mitigating, adapting to and being re.....»»
Feminist mothers may be compromising their own children"s sex education at home
In a new study, researchers from Surrey's School of Sociology found that self-identified feminist mothers across England unintentionally compromised their values about children's rights to comprehensive sex education due to societal pressures and fea.....»»
Report finds 77% of LGBTQ young people have experienced workplace sexual harassment in Australia
Sexual harassment faced by LGBTQ young people in the workplace is widespread and targeted. This is the key finding of #SpeakingOut@Work: Sexual Harassment of LGBTQ Young People in the Workplace and Workplace Training, new research released today by A.....»»
Researcher surfaces widespread disparities: "Black students are punished more"
Every year, millions of students are suspended, expelled, and punished. The American Academy of Pediatricians recently warned that these exclusionary punishments can be incredibly harmful. But are students of certain backgrounds experiencing the harm.....»»
Taking climate change personally—study finds audiovisual sources best media tool for growing interest
People take a bigger interest in climate change when they feel personally vested in the issue, a Singapore Management University sustainability communication expert notes in his latest research......»»
COVID-19 reduced sex offender behavior in UK, research shows
The number of sex offenses committed by strangers decreased significantly in the UK during the COVID-19 pandemic, new research shows......»»
How education in the US has been weaponized against Native Americans
November is National Native American Heritage Month in the U.S. This should be an opportunity for schools to discuss their country's colonial history. But the picture that students receive is often sadly lacking......»»
Media literacy is self-defense against child exploitation online
A leading University of South Australia researcher is calling for greater media literacy, early in children's formal education, as an 'essential line of defense' against online child abuse and sexual exploitation......»»
UK carrier Three supporting RCS for iPhone users from next month
Apple held out for a long time on switching from text messaging to RCS (rich communication services), but finally announced that it would be doing so as part of iOS 18. The move brings many iMessage-like features to text messages between iPhone and A.....»»
Why timekeeping is now on the verge of a giant leap forward in accuracy
Time is vital to the functioning of our everyday lives: from the watches on our wrists to the GPS systems in our phones. Communication systems, power grids, and financial transactions all rely on precision timing. Seconds are the vital units of measu.....»»
It lives! 47-year-old Voyager 1 is back in action
Despite its age and an ever-dwindling power supply, the Voyager 1 probe is back in action following an issue with its communication system......»»
Bio-inspired droplet-based systems herald a new era in biocompatible devices
Oxford University researchers have made a significant step toward realizing a form of "biological electricity" that could be used in a variety of bioengineering and biomedical applications, including communication with living human cells. The work wa.....»»
The Samsung Galaxy A35 is 25% Cheaper Right Now!
Thank goodness for Black Friday. The post The Samsung Galaxy A35 is 25% Cheaper Right Now! appeared first on Phandroid. The Samsung Galaxy A35 is currently one of the more affordable smartphones in the North American market, and it packs a.....»»