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.....»»
Silo isn’t afraid to kill its characters — and the show is better for it
The new Apple TV+ sci-fi thriller, Silo, has gotten off to a shockingly brutal start, with beloved characters killed off. That's what makes the series so good......»»
Optimized prime editing alters genes of living mice, marking major advance
Harvard University researchers have improved a gene editing process for studying and treating genetic disorders. The prime editing method is effective in human cells, targeting single nucleotide variants with the ability to precisely correct pathogen.....»»
Pale Male, red-tailed hawk who nested above NYC"s Fifth Avenue for 30 years, dies at 33
Pale Male, a red-tailed hawk who brought a touch of the wild to swanky Manhattan as he nested above Fifth Avenue for three decades, has died......»»
"Sexome" bacteria could help identify sex criminals
In her first publication in the journal Forensic Science International, Ms. Ruby Dixon demonstrated that bacteria can be transferred between a male and female during sexual intercourse and there is a possibility that bacterial colonies may be unique.....»»
New strategy identified to curb a fungal infection affecting more than 150 crops
Tomatoes, bananas, cabbages, melons, pumpkins and cucumbers… are just some of the 150 crops of commercial interest that are victims of Fusarium oxysporum, one of the most important pathogens in the world due to the millions of dollars in losses it.....»»
Possible antidote discovered for deadliest mushroom: study
Researchers said on Tuesday that an already widely used medical dye reduces the poisonous effects of death cap mushrooms in mice, raising hopes of the first targeted antidote for the world's deadliest mushroom......»»
Heroes of Middle-Earth isn’t afraid to play with Lord of the Rings canon
Heroes of Middle-Earth is a new Lord of the Rings mobile game out today, which lets players take some creative liberties with the fantasy universe......»»
Automakers in tug-of-war with Apple; data is key to HMI battle
The HMI (human-machine interface) battle between automakers and mobile phone platforms has been getting fiercer and fiercer. Most automakers are afraid of their business opportunities being swallowed up by Apple's CarPlay, but they've made limited pr.....»»
Altruism can make jobseekers afraid to negotiate salary
Job seekers looking to land a role with an altruistic organization may feel too guilty to ask for higher pay, according to a new study from the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin......»»
New tusk-analysis techniques reveal surging testosterone in male woolly mammoths
Traces of sex hormones extracted from a woolly mammoth's tusk provide the first direct evidence that adult males experienced musth, a testosterone-driven episode of heightened aggression against rival males, according to a new University of Michigan-.....»»
Google"s "Godfather of AI" is afraid of the dangers that AI poses to humanity
Dr. Geoffrey Hinton has resigned from his post at Google to raise awareness about the dangers of artificial intelligence and to advocate for international regulations.Dr. Hinton is worried about ChatGPT and other AI technologiesOpenAI, which created.....»»
Those scary warnings of juice jacking in airports and hotels? They’re mostly nonsense
Juice jacking attacks on mobile phones are nonexistent. So why are we so afraid? Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Federal authorities, tech pundits, and news outlets want you to be on the lookout for a scar.....»»
Those scary warnings of juice jacking in airports and hotels? They’re nonsense
Juice jacking attacks on mobile phones are nonexistent. So why are we so afraid? Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Federal authorities, tech pundits, and news outlets want you to be on the lookout for a scar.....»»
Three"s a crowd? Imani, son of piping plovers Monty and Rose, joined by a female and another male at Montrose Beach
Imani, the son of Chicago's famous piping plovers Monty and Rose, has at long last been joined by what appears to be a female......»»
Microsoft-branded mice and keyboards are going away after 40 years
Higher-end Surface-branded accessories will carry on, at least for now. Enlarge / Microsoft's "green-eye" mouse, the first Microsoft-branded mouse the company sold. (credit: Microsoft) If I asked you to name Microsoft's.....»»
Study reveals ERK activity is a molecular switch between scarring and tissue regeneration
Why do some animals regenerate lost tissues after injury while others don't? Researchers from the lab of Kerstin Bartscherer (Osnabrück University and formerly Hubrecht Institute) and Ashley Seifert (University of Kentucky) studied spiny mice, which.....»»
How to vet your vendors: Ensuring data privacy and security compliance
Decision makers shouldn’t be afraid to ask pointed questions when vetting vendors, particularly when it comes to data privacy and compliance. Decision makers shouldn’t be afraid to ask pointed questions when vetting vendors, particularly when.....»»
Flies, worms poorly predict drugs" lifespan effects in mice, study indicates
If a drug extends the lifespan of worms or flies, is it likely to do the same in mice?.....»»
Beau Is Afraid’s ending, explained
Digital Trends explains the ending to Beau Is Afraid, the wild new movie starring Joaquin Phoenix and directed by Hereditary's Ari Aster......»»
Like father, like son: New research shows how young men "copy" their fathers" masculinity
Today's men express their maleness in different ways. Some adhere to more traditional models of masculinity, characterized by beliefs in male superiority and endorsement of risky or violent behaviors. Others embrace more progressive stances......»»