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2 weeks ago

Semen Loss: A Sexual Challenge Few Older Lovers Anticipate

One type of prostate surgery, TURP, eliminates semen entirely.
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2 weeks 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.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Humans' Wounds Heal Much More Slowly Than Other Mammals'

Dr. Matsumoto-Oda observed that wild baboons heal from injuries much faster than humans, suggesting our slower healing is an evolutionary trade-off.
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fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Why We Need Each Other

Human survival relies on social connections.
Isolation poses risks to mental and physical health.
Face-to-face interactions are essential for strengthening relationships.
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fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Why We Need Each Other

Human survival relies on social connections.
Isolation poses risks to mental and physical health.
Face-to-face interactions are essential for strengthening relationships.
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1 month 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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fromtime.com
1 month ago

The Myth of the Male Breadwinner

The traditional gender roles of men as providers and women as caregivers are historically inaccurate, as evidenced by anthropological research on early human societies.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Top genome scientists to map DNA sequence of invertebrate winner 2025

The Sanger Institute will map the genome of the winning invertebrate, providing insights into its evolutionary history and ecological significance.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Your ears can't prick up, but your ear muscles sure try

Lifting the ears up straight is, in almost every species, a clue that the animal is putting some work into it. They're paying close attention, they're concentrating.
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fromMail Online
4 months ago

Forget yawning! Scientists say that PEEING is contagious

Yawning and urination can be contagious behaviors observed in both chimpanzees and humans, highlighting social and evolutionary aspects.
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fromNature
4 months ago

Revealed: the fatty cells that are the 'bubble wrap' of the body

The discovery of 'lipocartilage' cells enhances the understanding of cartilage elasticity and structural support.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

The first round: why men who are looking for love are keen to get the beers in

When a group had more men than women, a man would race to the bar within seconds to get drinks for everyone. But if it had more women than men, it would take significantly longer to get a round in. It's a phenomenon observed across groups, where men compete for female attention, evidenced by a study watching 160 groups in Boston pubs.
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fromArs Technica
6 months ago

We're closer to re-creating the sounds of Parasaurolophus

Lin’s research builds upon earlier hypotheses positing that the crest of Parasaurolophus functioned as a resonating chamber, supporting vocalization similar to modern birds.
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