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.....»»
For Some Dolphins, the Key to Mating is Rolling with a Tight, Noisy Crew
A pair of studies show that male bottlenose dolphins rely on wingmen when wooing mates—and that they cultivate these friendships by being vocal......»»
How to back up your computer
Afraid of losing files but daunted by the many backup options out there? Don't be concerned. Our handy guide will walk you through how to back up your computer......»»
Why I love electronics industry (2): Which industry has the most content knowledge?
People say that the electronics, medical and financial sectors have the highest amounts of content knowledge, but are the practitioners in these sectors satisfied with their working environment? I'm afraid the answer is negative!.....»»
The mystery gene that helps mice survive virus infections
Researchers from UNSW Sydney have discovered that a particular transposable element, or jumping gene, in the genome has a profound effect on the immune response to virus infection......»»
New study shows that aging neutralizes sex differences in the brain
When male and female fruit flies age, their brains become desexualized. Age-related changes take place in both sexes, but the male brain becomes feminized to a larger extent than the female brain becomes masculinized. This is the conclusion of a stud.....»»
I tested LG"s new Dolby Atmos earbuds against AirPods – and they"re wild
If you want earbuds that aren't afraid to serve separate audio to each ear as you spin around in your office chair, look no further......»»
Only Brands With Purpose Can Achieve Lifestyle Brand Status
Afraid to take a page out of the lifestyle brand playbook? Those days are done. Continue reading........»»
The women calling out Apple’s handling of misconduct claims
Some employees say Apple’s HR team puts company reputation ahead of worker welfare. Enlarge (credit: Bloomberg | FT) Megan Mohr was five years into her Apple career when, in 2013, a male colleague took advantage of her after.....»»
Sterile mice produce rat sperm
Researchers generated rat sperm cells inside sterile mice using a technique called blastocyst complementation. The advance appears August 4 in the journal Stem Cell Reports......»»
EA cracks down on modders selling their custom Sims 4 content
But publisher leaves lucrative loophole for "early access" Patreon subscriptions. Enlarge / Look, we had to see this shot from a Sims 4 "male pregnancy" mod while researching this story, so now you do, too! Last month, EA pub.....»»
Afraid to delete data? Think again
Data deletion stages: move inactive cold data to less expensive storage resources, then confine and delete it when it becomes obsolete. Data deletion stages: move inactive cold data to less expensive storage resources, then confine and delete i.....»»
Researchers edit genes to prevent, treat COVID-19 in the lab. Will it work in people?
Duke researchers have developed a way to use gene-editing to prevent and treat COVID-19 in mice, which they believe holds promise for people......»»
Best Newegg deals for August 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......»»
Preteen children tend to associate "brilliance" with males, study finds
Children hold stereotypical views that "brilliance" is a male trait, and this belief strengthens as they grow, up to the age of 12, researchers from Singapore and the United States have reported......»»
Discovery of lonely tortoise doubles known members of "phantasticus" species
The discovery in 2019 of a lone small female tortoise living on one of the most inaccessible islands of the Galapagos Islands has baffled evolutionary biologists. Only one other tortoise, a large male discovered in 1906, has ever been found on Fernan.....»»
Scientists demonstrate the effectiveness of this migraine drug for weight loss
Scientists have shown that a proven migraine drug called frovatriptan can help push weight loss in obese mice. They published details about the discovery in the Journal of Experimental Medicine. A migraine drug could help with weight loss The researc.....»»
Best FIFA Men"s Player Award appears to be biased by cultural similarity
A new analysis of voting data for the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)'s World's Best Male Football Player Award suggests that cultural similarity between voters and players biases results. Michael Johnson and Ian McCarthy o.....»»
Sunlight Might Make Men Hungrier Through Hormonal Changes, Study Suggests
Ghrelin, an appetite-regulating gut hormone, seems to thrive following sun exposure—but only in those assigned male at birth. The post Sunlight Might Make Men Hungrier Through Hormonal Changes, Study Suggests ap.....»»
Gender bias in search algorithms has effect on users, new study finds
Gender-neutral internet searches yield results that nonetheless produce male-dominated output, finds a new study by a team of psychology researchers. Moreover, these search results have an effect on users by promoting gender bias and potentially infl.....»»
Buying on a budget: The best Prime Day deals we can find for $50 or less
Featuring deals on Amazon devices, Jabra headphones, Tile trackers, and Logitech mice. Enlarge / Jabra's Elite 45h on-ear headphones may be the best value deal on headphones this Prime Day. Amazon's Prime Day sale is underway.....»»