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.....»»
Discovery provides insight into neglected tropical disease schistosomiasis
A team led by UTSW researchers has identified a molecule produced by male parasitic worms called schistosomes that prompts sexual maturity in females of these species. The findings, reported in Cell, help answer a century-old mystery and could lead t.....»»
Women seen as happy and men as angry despite real emotions
Faces and voices are more likely to be judged as male when they are angry, and as female when they are happy, new University of Essex research has revealed. The study led by Dr. Sebastian Korb found that how we understand the emotional expression of.....»»
Burst of accumulated zinc shows how the mineral boosts immune function, suggesting ways to improve health
Zinc's immune-boosting properties are well-established, but scientists haven't known exactly how it works. Scientists now reveal two ways the mineral supports immunity and suggest how it could be used to improve health. Using mice, the team discovere.....»»
Can weekly prednisone treat obesity?
Obese mice that were fed a high-fat diet and that received prednisone one time per week had improved exercise endurance, got stronger, increased their lean body mass and lost weight, reports a new study. The mice also had increased muscle metabolism......»»
Are "person" or "people" gender-neutral concepts? New study finds male tilt in analysis of billions of words
The concept of a "person" or "people" is, despite its definition, not gender-neutral when it comes to how we use these terms. In fact, we tend to prioritize men when referring to people in general, shows a new study by a team of psychology and lingui.....»»
2.9-ounce wireless mouse crams in plenty for advanced users
A mouse that does a lot doesn't have to weigh a lot. Enlarge / Roccat Burst Pro Air. (credit: Roccat) Some of the most advanced wireless mice are on the heftier side, making constantly pushing them around a lot of work. A li.....»»
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Dealmaster also has the new iPad Air, recommended board games, and LG OLED TVs. Enlarge (credit: Ars Technica) It's time for another Dealmaster! Our latest roundup of the best tech deals from around the web includes a new low.....»»
Verbal aggression toward women CEOs a result of "out of group" gender bias
Female CEOs face more aggressive questioning from male analysts during earnings conference calls, a new study reveals......»»
Cell division in embryos: Not a textbook case of symmetry
As cell biologists, Université de Montréal professor Greg FitzHarris and his Ph.D. student Lia Paim are very interested in fertility and what happens inside the eggs and embryos of the mice they study in their lab. And sometimes, they spot somethin.....»»
Zebra finch males sing in dialects and females pay attention
Male zebra finches learn their song by imitating conspecifics. To stand out in the crowd, each male develops its own unique song. Because of this individual-specific song, it was long assumed that dialects do not exist in zebra finches. However, with.....»»
Why is board gaming so white and male? I"m trying to figure that out
Board games have been having a bit of a cultural moment. They experienced a resurgence of popularity at the beginning of the pandemic. A Statista report projected the total overall board game market might reach US$12-billion by 2023......»»
Best Newegg deals for April 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......»»
Like father, like child: Male parents lead young birds on first migration
GPS tracking of Caspian terns showed that male parents carry the main responsibility for leading young during their first migration from the Baltic Sea to Africa......»»
How To Help Get Rid Of Mice In An Apartment
Uninvited visitors have appeared in your apartment in the form of little mice but you can’t stop now? There is a lot of “proven” advice circulating on the Internet like ultrasonic pest repellers that have helped a lot in mice contro.....»»
Fearless CNC
You might say that CNC is a stepchild in the digital fabrication family, not the friendliest or easiest tool to get to know in the makerspace. Yet CNC is not something that most makers should be afraid of. New software tools like Fusion 360 allow yo.....»»
Let"s talk about the "Minx" dicks
Jake Johnson, Ophelia Lovibond and the cast of Minx talk about the amount of male nudity and body positivity on the show......»»
Aspects of Asian elephants" social lives are related to their amount of stress hormones
An international team of scientists found that sociality is linked to stress in Asian elephants. For example, loneliness increased male elephants' level of stress, whereas having babies present reduced the stress level in female elephants......»»
The penis montage in "Minx" has purpose
Around 20 minutes into the first episode of Minx, we witness what can only be described as a penis montage. The staff of a '70s feminist porn magazine watches as prospective male models bare everything right to camera. What follows is an avalanche of.....»»
Researchers catalog cell types present in white fat tissue in mice and in humans
Once considered to be inert, white adipose tissue is now recognized to be dynamic and to play an interactive role in a wide array of biological and metabolic processes. Diet and energy expenditure can cause dramatic changes to the physiology, behavio.....»»
Male jockeys have no more influence over the performance of racehorses than do female jockeys
Experts from the University of Nottingham have found that the sex of a jockey doesn't influence any aspect of racehorse physiology and performance......»»