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.....»»
Former patent attorney sues Apple over harassment & discrimination
A former patent attorney for Apple has sued the company over discrimination and harassment after she complained about a male colleague.Apple under fire for discriminationJayna Richardson Whitt sued the company in California, claiming Apple retaliated.....»»
Unraveling the selective transport of sugar and a hormone that underlies male fertility in plants
Researchers at Nagoya University, Japan, have discovered a mechanism for the selective transportation of sugar and hormones in plants. The results also clarify that sugar transportation is necessary for male fertility in plants, which means pollen pr.....»»
En garde! Wasps use penis spikes to ward off predators
An accidental sting has helped Japanese scientists prove some male wasps have a rather unusual predator defence weapon: penis spikes......»»
Male fruit flies found to transfer chemical to females to induce sleep, so they won"t mate with other males
A team of researchers from Bariloche Atomic Center and Fundación Instituto Leloir—IIBBA—CONICET, both in Argentina, has found that male fruit flies inject females with a chemical while mating that makes them sleep after sex so that they will not.....»»
Male panda at Dutch zoo turns out to be female
A two-year-old giant panda at a Dutch zoo has caused a stir by turning out to be a female and not a male as initially thought......»»
Researchers discover "Humpty-Dumpty" water-based mechanism of human sex reversal at edge of developmental ambiguity
Researchers from Indiana University School of Medicine have discovered a molecular "clamping" mechanism within a male-specific protein-DNA complex whose mutation causes sex reversal: children with XY chromosomes but female bodies, a condition called.....»»
Male gender bias deters men from some career paths
Men are less likely to seek careers in early education and some other fields traditionally associated with women because of male gender bias in those fields, according to research published by the American Psychological Association......»»
Tracing the rapid evolution of spermatogenesis across mammals
Evolutionary pressure across male mammals to guarantee the procreation of their own offspring led to a rapid evolution of the testicle. Bioinformatic studies—conducted by an international team of researchers led by Prof. Dr. Henrik Kaessmann from t.....»»
Male wasps use genitalia to sting their predators
Female bees and wasps use modified ovipositors, formerly used in egg laying, to sting their attackers, including people. Now, a study in Current Biology on December 19 shows that male mason wasps use sharp genital spines to attack and sting predatory.....»»
Israeli technology aims to curb male chick culling
Israeli scientists have created a species of egg-laying hens that only produce females, a breakthrough that could help end the annual culling of around seven billion male chicks globally......»»
Best Newegg deals for December 2022
Newegg is a hotspot for tech deals. We've rounded up the best sales on GPUs, gaming laptops, keyboards, wireless mice, and other great Newegg deals......»»
Lensa AI app causes a stir with sexy “Magic Avatar” images no one wanted
Early reports said the app unwantedly sexualized depictions of women using the app. Enlarge / A selection of male and female "Magic Avatars" generated by the Lensa AI app, including a beard cannot be contained. (credit: Benj Edwa.....»»
New study documents first male jaguar coalitions, challenging idea of species as strictly solitary
A new study co-authored by Panthera, the global wild cat conservation organization, the Venezuelan Institute for Scientific Research (IVIC) and partners has found novel evidence of wild male jaguars forming coalitions and collaborating with each othe.....»»
Why married mothers end up doing more housework when they start out-earning their husbands
The idea of a male "breadwinner" in married heterosexual couples might seem old fashioned. But as a social construct, the view that a husband's primary role is to earn money has proved to be exceptionally durable......»»
Maryland dealerships to pay female employee $62K in discrimination suit settlement
The lawsuit alleged that Jerry's Chevrolet and Jerry's Motor Cars in suburban Baltimore paid a female employee lower wages than a male employee, then fired her one week after she complained about the pay disparity......»»
Swan River dolphins form "bromances" to secure females, study finds
Murdoch University marine biologist Dr. Delphine Chabanne has discovered evidence of male alliance in Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins, the first time such behavior has been recorded outside of Western Australia's famed Shark Bay......»»
More efficient hybrid rice breeding achieved with female sterility technique
Research led by Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) involving the use of a pioneering female sterility technique has led to a breakthrough in the production of hybrid rice seeds. Compared to the commonly used "three-line" male sterility technique in.....»»
Male orb-weaving spiders fight less in female-dominated colonies, finds study of spider cooperation
Birds do it. Bees do it. Even spiders in their webs do it: cooperate for more peaceful colonies......»»
Modern trackball mouse wants to be a wireless solution to your ergonomic woes
Trackball mice are still niche, but modern features keep new releases relevant. Enlarge (credit: Kensington) Trackballs aren't exactly a trendy PC accessory. Their heavy, clunky builds bring dated vibes to office setups.....»»
Drive male stalk-eyed flies found to avoid fertility reduction by increasing size of testes
A team of researchers at University College London's Department of Genetics, Evolution and Environment has found that drive male, stalk-eyed flies do not suffer fertility reduction, despite losing half their sperm, by increasing the size of their tes.....»»