Why are male mice afraid of bananas?
Researchers from McGill University have identified a form of chemical signaling in mice to defend their offspring. The researchers found that proximity to pregnant and lactating female mice increased stress hormones in males and even decreased their.....»»
Orangutan male success not due to dominance alone, study finds
In primates, the biggest, bossiest males usually get to father the most offspring; and for a long time it was thought that this rule applied to orangutans too. Male orangutans openly compete; and it's the older males with hefty cheek pads, known as ".....»»
Biases behind transgender athlete bans are deeply rooted
In 2023, 24 states had laws or regulations in place prohibiting transgender students from participating on public school athletic teams consistent with their gender identity. These bans mean that a person whose sex assigned at birth was male but who.....»»
New study finds that male pathology in songbirds drives avian epidemic dynamics
New findings by biological sciences researchers at the University of Arkansas indicate that males play an outsized role in both the infection rate and spread of the avian bacterial pathogen Mycoplasma gallisepticum, a common cause of conjunctivitis i.....»»
These are the best gaming mice to buy in 2023
Think your mouse is holding you back? Here are our top picks to improve your gaming performance......»»
Tiny worms are helping scientists better understand fertility
Studying sex from just the male perspective misses half the experience. But much of what we know about the origins of reproductive cells comes from looking at sperm and egg formation separately—or only focusing on sperm......»»
Economic crashes linked to rise in male suicides, vast review shows
Governments need to fund health services to support people during recessions and economic crises, say the authors of a vast review of research on the topic to-date......»»
Nanodiamonds can block tumor metastasis in mice, study shows
Nanodiamonds are 2–8 nm carbon nanoparticles, which can be easily functionalized with various chemical groups like carboxylic groups or drugs. Previous research has shown that actively dividing cells are more likely to absorb nanodiamonds and that.....»»
Report: Despite stronger fears of gun violence, California immigrants far less likely to own firearms than citizens
Among Latinos and Asians living in California, immigrants are less likely than citizens to own a firearm and more likely to report being afraid of becoming a victim of gun violence, according to a new study from the UCLA Center for Health Policy Rese.....»»
Backlash over fake female speakers shuts down developer conference
Male organizer also accused of secretly running female coder Instagram account. Enlarge (credit: dem10 | E+) After an event organizer, Eduards Sizovs, was accused of making up fake female speakers to attract high-profile.....»»
Save up to $50 on Logitech keyboards & mice for Mac during sitewide sale
Kit your Mac out with Logitech peripherals and accessories, with a site-wide sale offering up to $50 off orders.Logitech's holding a site-wide saleStarting from November 28, peripherals maker Logitech is holding a sitewide deal which, as the name sug.....»»
Malfunction in spermatogenesis: Researchers uncover contribution of cylicin proteins to male fertility
For successful fertilization, sperm should move forward rapidly and be shaped correctly. The unique structure of the sperm cells forms during spermiogenesis. Now, researchers from the University Hospital Bonn (UKB) and the Transdisciplinary Research.....»»
Study: The serotine bat uses its super-large penis as an arm when mating
Further research involves building a "bat porn box" to catch more mating acts on camera. Enlarge / "That's not my arm": Male serotine bats have such large penises, they can use them as an arm while mating. (credit: Alona Shulenko.....»»
Best Samsung TV Cyber Monday deals: Save on 4K and 8K TVs now
If you've wanted a Samsung TV, but were afraid due to the price, these Cyber Monday deals will help you out!.....»»
Best Samsung TV Cyber Monday Deals: Save on 4K and 8K TVs now
If you've wanted a Samsung TV, but were afraid due to the price, these Cyber Monday deals will help you out!.....»»
Snap up keyboards, mice and computing essentials at Black Friday bargain prices
Black Friday is the time to equip your Mac with these new input devices, plus accessories ranging from printers to Stream Deck-style controllers.L-R: Anker webcam, Anker ergonomic mouse, Elgato Stream DeckThese are the essentials of computing, but th.....»»
Does spaceflight increase men"s risk of erectile dysfunction?
During missions into space, astronauts are exposed to high levels of galactic cosmic radiation and weightlessness. Simulation experiments in male rats indicated that these aspects of spaceflight can negatively affect vascular tissues relevant to erec.....»»
Logitech Black Friday deals: Save on mice, keyboards, and more
If you're looking to stock up your home office during Black Friday, here are all the best offers from Logitech......»»
Best Samsung TV Black Friday Deals: Save on 4K and 8K TVs now
If you've wanted a Samsung TV, but were afraid due to the price, these Black Friday deals will help you out!.....»»
Molecular secrets behind "zigzag" hair patterns uncovered, offering an avenue for anti-aging solutions
RIKEN researchers have discovered how biological rhythms influence hair growth in mice. This finding could pave the way for novel anti-aging treatments in humans......»»
New antifungal molecule kills fungi without toxicity in human cells, mice
A new antifungal molecule, devised by tweaking the structure of prominent antifungal drug Amphotericin B, has the potential to harness the drug's power against fungal infections while doing away with its toxicity, researchers at the University of Ill.....»»