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.....»»
Lenovo’s new Legion gaming mice are simple yet affordable
In May, Lenovo is set to release two new gaming mice within its Legion lineup......»»
Research: Classroom observation scores for Tennessee teachers vary by race and gender
New research by the Tennessee Education Research Alliance at Vanderbilt University's Peabody College reveals that Black and male teachers in Tennessee have received lower observation scores than white and female teachers every year since the state's.....»»
Studies Suggest Why Omicron Is Less Severe: It Spares the Lungs
A spate of new studies on lab animals and human tissues are providing the first indication of why the Omicron variant causes milder disease than previous versions of the coronavirus. From a report: In studies on mice and hamsters, Omicron produced le.....»»
All cougars confirmed in Michigan have been male: Why we don"t see females, kittens
The number of cougars spotted in Michigan's Upper Peninsula has risen over the years. But barriers to the big cats' eastern migration have so far kept them from establishing reproducing populations here......»»
Best Newegg deals for January 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......»»
Endangered orangutan in New Orleans has 1 healthy baby
A critically endangered Sumatran orangutan in New Orleans has given birth to a healthy male baby, but his twin brother died in the womb, officials at the Audubon Zoo said Monday......»»
Adata"s concept gaming mouse packs a 1TB SSD to store games
The XPG Vault is a wired USB-C gaming mouse that integrates up to 1TB of solid-state memory onboard. Mice with integrated storage aren’t new, but the vast majority only have enough space for a handful of custom profiles or macros. Others have also.....»»
Too many gorillas? The great apes" hunt for space in Rwanda
A huge male silverback gorilla nibbles on a tasty bamboo shoot before farting loudly, oblivious to his neighbours—farmers working fertile fields a stone's throw away......»»
New grafting technique could combat the disease threatening Cavendish bananas
Scientists have found a novel way to combine two species of grass-like plant including banana, rice and wheat, using embryonic tissue from their seeds. The technique allows beneficial characteristics, such as disease resistance or stress tolerance, t.....»»
Team succeeds in culturing the pygmy zebra octopus
For generations, scientists have relied on a handful of organisms to study the fundamentals of biology. The usual suspects—fruit flies, zebrafish, and mice, among others—all have short lifespans, small body size, can be bred through multiple gene.....»»
Prenatal exposure to phthalates damages reproductive tissue in female mice
Phthalates are a ubiquitous family of chemicals that are used every day. In a new study, researchers have investigated how these compounds affect tissue development in the reproductive systems of female mice offspring......»»
Stem cells organize themselves into embryoid
Researchers have developed a method to generate embryo-like cell complexes from the stem cells of mice. The method provides new insights into embryonic development. In the medium term, it might also be suitable for developing tests for substances tha.....»»
Can a dangerous microbe offer a new way to silence pain?
A new study shows that a toxin from the microbe that causes anthrax can silence multiple types of pain in mice. Researchers found the toxin targets pain-sensing cells to alter signaling and block pain. Building on that finding, researchers engineered.....»»
Why social scientists still need data on sex, not only gender identity
The collection of data on a person's sex—that is, whether they are male or female—has become controversial in recent years, and a number of public bodies have moved away from collecting data on sex as a result. For example, Scotland's chief stati.....»»
Wise old elephants keep the young calm
Male elephants are more aggressive when fewer older males are present, new research suggests......»»
Measures to improve gender balance are working
Many technology industry studies are strongly male-dominated, which shows up in the labor market afterward and is one of several reasons why women on average earn less than men......»»
Our lakes are losing their ice cover faster than ever
Every winter when Lake Suwa in Japan freezes, locals believe that the Shinto male god Takeminakata crosses the frozen lake with his dragon to visit the female god Yasakatome. He leaves only his footsteps on the ice in the form of a sinusoidal ice rid.....»»
California commission OKs poisoning plan for wildlife refuge
The California Coastal Commission has approved a plan to poison invasive mice threatening rare seabirds on the Farallon Islands National Wildlife Refuge......»»
Arriving in mainland Malaysia, banana Blood disease now poised to spread throughout Southeast Asia
The world's most consumed fruit and an important staple for many developing companies, bananas are increasingly threated by Blood disease, so named because cut banana stems look like they are bleeding. Blood disease causes fruit rot, leaf wilt, and p.....»»
The Best Mouse for Work and Productivity
Shopping for a mouse can be overwhelming, so here are our top recommendations for mice that stand out from the crowd in terms of features, build quality, portability and ergonomics......»»