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.....»»
Behind the scenes at Nachusa Grasslands, where animals from mice to bison find stability
On a hilltop about 95 miles west of Chicago grow plant species that have been there for hundreds, if not thousands of years. The soil is sandy, so when the surrounding lowlands were used for agriculture, the hill remained untouched. From that vantage.....»»
Scientists found a molecule that destroys even the worst cancers in mice
Scientists working at Yale and the University of Rhode Island (URI) have discovered a new molecular cancer treatment that can home in on cancer cells and eradicate tumors in mice. The tests so far have proven to offer exceptionally grand results, and.....»»
Male Birth Control Is in Development, but Barriers Still Stand in the Way
A scientist who has been developing male birth control since the 1970s says safe, reversible and affordable options are possible.....»»
Pandemic had disproportionate impact on female educators
A new study by University at Albany researchers found that female educators experienced the COVID-19 pandemic more negatively than their male counterparts......»»
The best gaming mouse for esports
Playing with one of the best gaming mice for esports can give you a solid edge in competitive games like CS: GO, Valorant, and many more......»»
Physicists revisit and analyze the claims made by a "sexist" senior scientist
The year was 2018 and physicist Fariba Karimi remembers feeling appalled and disgusted by the remarks made by a prominent male scientist during a presentation at CERN, the European nuclear research center in Geneva. "It was just unbelievable," recall.....»»
Playing a vinyl record: How to properly drop the needle
Playing records is fun, but some people are afraid to mess up the delicate gear. Never fear, we're here to show you how to properly play a vinyl record......»»
Netflix"s "The Midnight Club" review: Deeply moving horror that isn"t afraid to talk about dying
"To those before and those after. To us now and to those beyond. Seen or unseen. Here but not here."Having a frank conversation about mortality and the time we have left doesn't seem like obvious fodder for a Netflix horror series, but Mike Flanagan.....»»
Scientists peel back ancient layers of banana DNA to reveal "mystery ancestors"
Bananas are thought to have been first domesticated by people 7,000 years ago on the island of New Guinea. But the domestication history of bananas is complicated, while their classification is hotly debated, as boundaries between species and subspec.....»»
Deal Alert: Save 50% Off the Razer Viper Ultimate Wireless Gaming Mouse Cyberpunk 2077 Edition
Today Amazon is offering 50% off the Razer Viper Ultimate Wireless Gaming Mouse Cyberpunk 2077 Edition. This is one of Razer's highest end mice and retails for $159.99 (although usually it's priced closer to about $100-$120) but you can get i.....»»
The share of female managers in finance has increased but their earnings are still lagging far behind male managers
The share of women managers in finance has significantly increased in Finland, but their earnings have not caught up with those of men, shows Saara Vaahtoniemi's doctoral dissertation in the field of economics......»»
Logitech"s "Designed for Mac" collection includes a mechanical keyboard
Logitech released a line of mice and keyboards designed for Mac, including a mechanical option that may appeal to enthusiasts.Logitech Mechanical Mini keyboardLogitech says plastic parts in MX for Mac and Lift for Mac products include certified post-.....»»
Logitech announces new range of keyboard and mice ‘designed for Mac’
Logitech is today launching a new ‘Designed for Mac’ brand, presenting a range of keyboard and mice aimed at Apple users. This includes a new , with low-profile tactile switches and backlighting activated by proximity sensor, available in Spac.....»»
Best Newegg deals for October 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......»»
Coral genome reveals cysteine surprise
Model animals, such as mice and fruit flies, have provided scientists with powerful insights into how cellular biology works. However, model animals are really just a guide, and it can be risky to generalize findings across animals from studying a se.....»»
Is gaming ready for its Netflix moment? Logitech is betting on it
Logitech launches the G Cloud, a bold new gaming handheld designed for the age of cloud-based video games. Logitech, the $5 billion company best known for its workaday keyboards and mice, has a bold new product that’s worlds away from its basi.....»»
Female bighorn sheep with smaller horns are less reproductively fit, study finds
A new study by University of Alberta researchers shows a link between horn size and female reproductive fitness in bighorn sheep—a potential conservation issue that may stem from trophy hunting of male bighorn sheep with larger horns......»»
Little rodent, big appetite: Researchers identify the dietary impacts of invasive mice on the Farallon Islands
On an island 30 miles off the coast of San Francisco, a hoard of invasive house mice are packing an ecological wallop far larger than what their small statures would suggest. These are the conclusions of a study led by LSU Associate Professor of Ocea.....»»
New method allows scientists to determine all the molecules present in the lysosomes of mice
Small but mighty, lysosomes play a surprisingly important role in cells despite their diminutive size. Making up only 1-3% of the cell by volume, these small sacs are the cell's recycling centers, home to enzymes that break down unneeded molecules in.....»»
The first look at how rabies affects vampire bat social behavior
Vampire bats infected with the rabies virus aren't likely to act stereotypically "rabid," according to a new study—instead, infected male bats tended to withdraw socially, scaling back on the common habit of grooming each other before they died of.....»»