Underestimated female tutors: Zebra finch mothers coach their sons to sing better
In the world of zebra finches, males sing, and females were thought to just listen. But a new study by Daniela Vallentin at the Max Planck Institute for Biological Intelligence has overturned this assumption......»»
Employment has a positive effect on maternal well-being, but women with very young children may need more support
The number of working mothers in Germany has been rising for years, and they find themselves constantly balancing between work and family. Research shows that being employed has a positive effect on a person's health and well-being......»»
Research shows shrinking Arctic glaciers are unearthing a new source of methane
As the Arctic warms, shrinking glaciers are exposing bubbling groundwater springs which could provide an underestimated source of the potent greenhouse gas methane, finds new research published in Nature Geoscience......»»
How childcare subsidies can reduce the gap between mothers" and fathers" career paths—for this generation and the next
More than 80% of women in England and Wales will become mothers at some point during their working lives, according to OECD figures. Most of these women will have two children around two or three years apart, spending at least 20 years of their adult.....»»
Migrant orangutans learn which foods are good to eat by watching the locals, study shows
Orangutans are dependent on their mothers longer than any other non-human animal, nursing until they are at least six years old and living with her for up to three years more, learning how to find, choose, and process the exceedingly varied range of.....»»
We may be underestimating the climate risk to crops: researchers
The risks of harvest failures in multiple global breadbaskets have been underestimated, according to a study Tuesday that researchers said should be a "wake up call" about the threat climate change poses to our food systems......»»
When to watch CMT’s Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4th
Want to watch Brad Paisley and more of Country's hottest acts on the 4th of July? We'll tell you when to tune into CMT's Let Freedom Sing! Music City event!.....»»
Increased female, youth legislative representation may improve sustainable development goals performance
As part of the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology's (OIST) SDG initiative, researchers from OIST and the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) have studied the composition of national legislatures from more than 100 countries.....»»
Apple pulls the plug on wrestling series "Monster Factory" after lackluster first season
Coach Danny Cage has confirmed that Apple will end its wrestling series "Monster Factory" after its first season due to low viewership, but it will likely remain on the Apple TV+ platform.Apple has canceled "Monster Factory"Monster Factory premiered.....»»
Skullcandy Rail ANC review: Decent performance at an okay price
Skullcandy might be the king of inexpensive wireless earbuds, but its latest Rail ANC earbuds sing a different tune, raising the budget price with only mediocre performance increases.Rail ANCWireless earbuds are a must, but unfortunately, the market.....»»
Mothers express their ideals in the fashion photos of their children in social media, says study
Mothers often share fashion photos of their children on social media, a practice which combines the traditions of family photos and the commercial symbolism of fashion images. A joint study of the University of Jyväskylä and Aalto University invest.....»»
Songbird study shows one-hit wonder must change his tune to attract a mate
Male birds that are able to precisely repeat song notes stand the best chance of attracting a female mate, according to a new study published in Nature Communications......»»
Dolphin moms use baby talk to call to their young, recordings show
You know instantly when someone is speaking to an infant or small child. It turns out that dolphin mothers also use a kind of high-pitched baby talk......»»
Hyenas inherit power from mothers, but it"s a privilege they pay dearly for, finds 30-year study
In some monarchies, inherited power offers a ladder that can be ascended to absolute authority—be it through diplomacy, ruthlessness, or the passing of time. But in hyena monarchies, inherited power is a slippery downward slide. A study from the Ma.....»»
Effect of volcanic eruptions significantly underestimated in climate projections, study shows
Researchers have found that the cooling effect that volcanic eruptions have on Earth's surface temperature is likely underestimated by a factor of two, and potentially as much as a factor of four, in standard climate projections......»»
New finding suggests how and why temperatures determine the sex of turtles
Warmer temperatures are known to make more turtle eggs become female hatchlings, but new research out of Duke University shows that those females also have a higher capacity for egg production, even before their sex is set......»»
Amazfit’s new Cheetah running watches chase down Garmin with AI smarts
Both Cheetah watches come with an AI coach that can create a unique running plan and a chatbot to answer your questions......»»
New dataset reveals more female diplomats in the world today
The United Nations has designated 24 June as International Day of Women in Diplomacy. A new dataset was recently published that documents the share of women and men among the world's ambassadors. The research program Gender in Diplomacy (GenDip) at t.....»»
Tim Cook wants season four of "Ted Lasso," says Coach Beard
Brendan Hunt, renowned for portraying Coach Beard in the popular series "Ted Lasso," recently mentioned an encounter with Apple CEO Tim Cook, who hopes for more content.Brendan Hunt on "Ted Lasso"Hunt has been an important part of the Ted Lasso journ.....»»
Study provides insight into miscarriages in tsetse flies
Tsetse are biting flies that transmit the parasites causing sleeping sickness in humans and Nagana in animals. Female tsetse flies, which give birth to enormous, adult-sized live young, can experience miscarriages and these are more likely as they ge.....»»
Of mice and matriarchs: The female-led societies of the animal kingdom
Queen Elizabeth II's record-breaking long reign was exceptional in many ways—not least because England has been ruled by men for most of the last thousand years. Until recently, the crown was passed to the monarch's eldest son and daughters were ma.....»»