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.....»»
Spider mites study: Social environment experienced by mothers influences sons" reproductive tactics
In the intense male–male competition for females, males often develop alternative reproductive tactics to achieve successful reproduction through unconventional means. These tactics often arise from their own condition and surroundings......»»
City living may make male song sparrows more doting "super" fathers
]New behavioral traits are often the first response of animals to changing environmental conditions. As cities increasingly become habitats of wildlife, researchers have studied behavioral changes in birds and examined how urbanization impacts parent.....»»
Fall COVID shots will boost protection against latest subvariants, Moderna says
Pfizer vaccine also reportedly effective against the latest omicrons in mice. Enlarge / A vial containing Moderna COVID-19 booster vaccine at a vaccination center. (credit: Getty | SOPA Images) Moderna's updated COVID-19.....»»
Canadians have highly positive views of wolves, survey finds
Who is afraid of the big bad wolf? Turns out, fewer Canadians than you might think. But that was not always the case......»»
How to grow rhinos in a lab: The science that could save an endangered species
There are several parallel projects running across the world to save the northern white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum simum), one of Africa's captivating and iconic wildlife species. With the death of last male in 2018 and with only two females ali.....»»
The fast, furious and brutally short life of an African male lion
The death of a lion in Kenya's picturesque savannas rarely tugs at people's hearts, even in a country where wildlife tourism is a key pillar of the nation's economy. But when one of the most tracked male lions in Kenya's famous Masaai Mara was killed.....»»
Scientists identify new species of beetle that used extra-long antennae to battle for mates, at the feet of dinosaurs
One hundred million years ago, as iguanodons and triceratops fled from hungry tyrannosaurs, another biological drama played out on the ground where the giant reptiles trod: Male beetles using their supersized antennae in combat for mates......»»
Male stereotypes drive some countries to overestimate navigation ability
People in countries that value masculine traits are more likely to overestimate their navigation abilities, finds a new study led by UCL researchers......»»
"Virgin Birth" Engineered into Female Animals for First Time
Scientists altered the genomes of female fruit flies, allowing them to reproduce without any contribution from a male.....»»
Male moth "aphrodisiac" revealed
North Carolina State University researchers have identified the specific blend of pheromone chemicals—including a newly revealed aphrodisiac—used by male moths during courtship as they attempt to entice females to mate......»»
Traditional male gender roles still dominate in entertainment industry, says study
The characters that actors portray in films, television and on stage conform too closely with traditional gender roles—according to new research by academics at Northumbria and Durham universities......»»
Two barking sea lions charge through crowd during breeding season at San Diego"s La Jolla Cove
Two male sea lions were recorded on video this week charging at each other and running through a group of beachgoers at San Diego's La Jolla Cove, a scene that animal experts say reflects the typical behavior of male sea lions during breeding season......»»
Mama"s boys: Elder orca moms protect sons from fights
A male orca's best friend is his old mother......»»
Male rhesus macaques often have sex with each other, a trait they have inherited in part from their parents
Homosexual behavior is not limited to humans. Biologists have reported homosexual behavior in many species of wild animal, ranging from bats and birds to dolphins and primates......»»
Size does matter: Group size and mating preferences drive deeper male voices
Deeper male voices in primates, including humans, offer more than sex appeal—they may have evolved as another way for males to drive off competitors in large groups that favored polygyny, or mating systems where a male has multiple mates, according.....»»
Researchers explain how mushrooms can live for hundreds of years without getting cancer
The risk of cancer increases with every cell division. As such, you would expect long-lived species like elephants to get cancer more often than short-lived species like mice. In 1975, however, Richard Peto discovered that this is not the case, and t.....»»
Opinion: Nonbinary genders beyond "male" and "female" would have been no surprise to ancient rabbis
"Genderqueer" and "nonbinary" are contemporary terms for people who don't fit neatly into male or female categories. But acknowledging that not everyone fits neatly into those two groups has a much longer history than you might suspect......»»
Why are there hopping mice in Australia but no kangaroos in Asia? It"s a long story
The animals in Australia are super-different to those in Asia. This goes without saying; we know Australia is full of weird and wonderful creatures found nowhere else on Earth, such as the platypus and the koala......»»
Nucleo-cytoplasmic interaction in seedless cybrid citrus
Male sterility is important for seedless citrus breeding. A long juvenile phase and nucellar polyembryony leads to low efficiency of hybrid breeding in citrus. The Citrus research group in National Key Laboratory for Germplasm Innovation & Utilizatio.....»»
Gears Technica: The keyboards and mice our editors swear by
Check out the peripherals the Ars staff relies on to game and stay productive. Enlarge We see a lot of gear at Ars Technica. Plenty of keyboards and mice have come across the desks of our reviewers and editors, from m.....»»