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fromFortune
5 days ago

Harvard professor calls out 'lie' of needing 8 hours of sleep a night, says it's Industrial Era 'nonsense' | Fortune

Optimal nightly sleep for many healthy adults is closer to seven hours, with health risks rising for shorter or longer sleep in a U-shaped pattern.
Science
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Dangerous and energetic sex lives could be why males die earlier than females

Female mammals generally live longer than males, likely because male mating competition and risky reproductive traits shorten male lifespans, with birds showing different patterns.
Science
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Chimpanzees drink the equivalent of two or three beers a day, study says

Chimpanzees regularly ingest alcohol from fermented fruit, consuming daily amounts comparable to two or three human beers, supporting an evolutionary basis for alcohol attraction.
Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

Chimpanzee Consumption of Boozy Fruit May Illuminate Roots of Humanity's Love of Alcohol

Wild chimpanzees ingest ethanol from ripe fruits equivalent to a couple of adult alcoholic beverages daily, indicating ancestral dietary exposure to alcohol.
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Science
fromBig Think
2 months ago

The evolution of laziness: Why humans resist the gym

Human biology and behavior require integrated mechanistic, evolutionary, and cultural explanations to fully explain functions like immunity, movement, and cognition.
Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

500 Million Years of Evolution Reveal Stunning Diversity in Sex, Gender and Mating

Sexual diversity across animals challenges binary male/female definitions and includes alternative reproductive strategies and social behaviors that are evolutionary adaptations worth serious study.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

The Origin of Language by Madeleine Beekman review the suprising history of speech

Language likely evolved as a crucial tool to facilitate the care of vulnerable infants, requiring cooperative parenting and communication among groups in early human societies.
Philosophy
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

Darwinist feminism: Dismantling the myth of female sexual passivity

Sarah Blaffer Hrdy proved that females were neither passive nor monogamous by default, demonstrating that female colobinae employed sexual counter-strategies to obscure paternity.
Women
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Death of the alpha male as science reveals who really holds power

'If a female doesn't want to mate, the male can't do anything about it. That alone gives her power.'
Women
Pets
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

Who Sunscreens an Elephant?

Some animals require human-applied sunscreen to prevent sun damage due to their unique situations. Evolutionary adaptations to sun exposure vary widely among species.
Science
fromNature
3 months ago

Daily briefing: Research sleuthing is being 'twisted' to cast doubt on science

Research sleuths express concern that their efforts are misused to discredit scientific integrity.
fromwww.nature.com
3 months ago

First Rhinos, Next Dinos? Ancient Protein Sequencing Feat Offers Tantalizing View into the Past

Researchers have described proteins that they say are among the most ancient ever sequenced, pushing back the genetic fossil record to more than 20 million years ago.
Science
fromNature
4 months ago

'We couldn't live without it': the UCSC Genome Browser turns 25

The website took on a life of its own, showcasing the ongoing evolution and impact of the UCSC Genome Browser, vital for genomic research.
Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
4 months ago

Are These Hamsters the Best Dads in the Animal Kingdom?

In mammals, good dads are the exception. Male leopards, bears, or cats have a habit of toddling off after mating and leaving the mothers to raise the kids.
Parenting
Women
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago

Semen Loss: A Sexual Challenge Few Older Lovers Anticipate

Men often experience a decrease in semen production after age 60, which can cause concern but is usually not a health issue.
Women
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

The all-female free divers of Jeju Island have a 'superpower' in their genes

Haenyeo women exhibit unique physiological and genetic adaptations enabling their exceptional diving capabilities.
Medicine
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago

Humans' Wounds Heal Much More Slowly Than Other Mammals'

Baboons heal faster from injuries than humans, suggesting an evolutionary trade-off for our vulnerability.
fromPsychology Today
6 months ago

Why Stimulants Work and Why We Should Be Cautious

Stimulants tap into core brain functions that evolved to enhance survival, offering short-term benefits but requiring a cautious approach due to widespread use.
Mental health
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fromwww.npr.org
6 months ago

How nature makes a complex brain and why humans may not be so special after all

Birds, reptiles, and mammals evolved complex brains independently, showcasing convergent evolution.
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