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.....»»
Sex roles in the animal kingdom driven by the ratio of females to males
How picky should females and males be when they choose a mate? How fiercely should they compete for mates? And how much should they engage in raising their offspring? The answers to these questions largely depend on the ratio of adult females to male.....»»
Tablet-based vaccine prevents urinary tract infections in mice
Biomedical engineers at Duke University have developed a tablet-based vaccine for urinary tract infections (UTIs) that rapidly dissolves when placed under the tongue. The new treatment could offer an easy and practical alternative to high-dose, oral.....»»
IoT security strategy from enterprises using connected devices
Freeman Health System has around 8,000 connected medical devices in its 30 facilities in Missouri, Oklahoma, and Kansas. Many of these devices have the potential to turn deadly at any moment. "That’s the doomsday scenario that everyone is afraid.....»»
Thinking about taking your computer to the repair shop? Be very afraid
Not surprisingly, female customers bear the brunt of the privacy violations. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) If you’ve ever worried about the privacy of your sensitive data when seeking a computer or phone repair, a new.....»»
Jean-Louis Gassee doesn"t know who an iPad is for, and thinks you don"t either
Ex-Apple executive and longtime Apple commentator Jean-Louis Gassee says the iPad is failing. It's clear that he doesn't know what it's for, but that in no way makes it a dying product.Jean-Louis Gassee is not afraid to use his long-running Monday No.....»»
Razer’s new wireless mouse has an exceptionally customizable scroll wheel
Let's just hope the wheel's not too rattly. Enlarge (credit: Razer) Mice for MMO games have a special appeal. These button-laden peripherals are intended to make laying down combos in games a breeze. But their high prog.....»»
Best Latino shows on Netflix (November 2022)
Want to watch an Argentinian drama about a male gigolo? Check out this and several other Latino shows on Netflix!.....»»
Take that! Octopuses caught on camera vigorously throwing debris at each other
It's the first time this kind of throwing behavior has been reported in octopuses. A female octopus throws debris that hits a male attempting to mate with her. The material thrown is silt, vigor is high, and thrower’s.....»»
70-plus seems the new 50 for male politicians, but they"re threatening the world order
Joe Biden is turning 80 soon. Russia's Vladimir Putin is 70; India's Narendra Modi is 72, while China's Xi Jinping at 69 is the youngest of the rulers of the major world powers......»»
"Young, male and aimless": Why are men in India delaying marriage?
Marriage is highly revered in India, so it's notable that men are marrying later, said sociologist and demographer Alaka Malwade Basu, and not because they're choosing to live it up as bachelors before settling down......»»
Stem cells used to generate mini brains of the last male Sumatran rhino
Researchers generated induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) and cerebral organoids from the last male Malaysian Sumatran rhino, according to a study published in the journal iScience on October 20. As noted by the authors, the organoids could contri.....»»
Games of power: Scientists decode behavioral patterns of dominance between the sexes in mammals
The stronger and more aggressive sex dominates the weaker sex. This simplistic view of male-female dominance relationships is common but falls short of the complexity of how dominance hierarchies are established in animal societies......»»
Macho makeup: New research on how cosmetics increase attractiveness in men
Much research has been devoted to understanding the effect of makeup on perceptions. Several studies using carefully controlled before and after photographs have found that women's faces with makeup are judged as more attractive by both male and fema.....»»
Google Play Games beta now on Windows desktops, if that’s your thing
Try some of Android's quirky games with mice, keyboards, and bigger screens. Enlarge / The Play Games available for Windows will often walk you through your uncommon keyboard/mouse controls—real classy-like, sometimes. (credit:.....»»
Today’s best deals: Black Friday month begins with 4K TVs, iPads, and much more
Dealmaster also has gaming mice, smart home devices, MacBooks, and Roomba robot vacuums. Enlarge This week's Dealmaster reflects the rising tide of early Black Friday deals building to the eventual tsunami at the end of.....»»
Hollywood depictions of Black male teachers stick to stereotypes, tropes, analysis shows
Morgan Freeman has given many powerful, memorable performances. His role as Mr. Clark, a New Jersey-based high school principal known for dispensing authoritarian discipline in "Lean on Me," is certainly memorable, but that depiction and many others.....»»
AI helps researchers design microneedle patches that restore hair in balding mice
Hair loss is undesirable for many men—and women—because one's hairstyle is often closely tied to their self-confidence. And while some people embrace it, others wish they could regrow their lost strands. Now, researchers reporting in Nano Letters.....»»
Where Did Omicron Come From? Maybe Its First Host Was Mice
The Covid virus can infect many animal species. The variant that tore through human populations last winter may have previously circulated in rodents......»»
Taiwan invites Chinese veterinary experts as beloved panda nears death
Chinese veterinary experts have been invited to Taiwan, zoo officials said Thursday, for a rare visit between the two sides after a male panda that symbolized an era of warmer ties was moved into end of life care......»»
Reddit comments show equal interest in female versus male politicians, but less respect
An analysis of 10 million comments on the social media platform Reddit suggests that public interest in male versus female politicians is relatively equal, but that gender biases exist across the platform. Sara Marjanovic and colleagues at the Univer.....»»