How much energy does it take to make a baby? Researchers are rethinking what they know
Pregnancy energy demands are often underestimated, with actual costs significantly exceeding previous mathematical models, especially for humans.
Woolly mammoth went extinct due to HAY FEVER, study claims
Woolly mammoth extinction may be linked to allergies from plant pollen affecting their sense of smell and mating.
The Republicans Who Want to Make America Have Babies Again
JD Vance's comments on the falling American birthrate stirred controversy, sparking discussions on reproduction and family values among Republicans.
I'm a therapist... this is why women are attracted to 'bad boys'
Women may be subconsciously attracted to 'bad boys' over 'nice guys' due to evolutionary instinct.
Noise from traffic stunts growth of baby birds, study finds
Traffic noise pollution during early bird development significantly impacts health, growth, and reproduction, as shown in the study.
Some young people planning fewer or no kids because of climate change
Climate change is a significant factor for some individuals choosing not to have children.
Data shows that a considerable percentage of teens and young adults are hesitant to have children due to climate change.
What is a virgin birth? Graphic shows how female stingray got pregnant
Certain animals are capable of reproducing through parthenogenesis, or 'virgin birth', without mating with a male.
Facultative parthenogenesis is a process where the offspring receives its full set of genes from the mother, with fertilization occurring by a cell taken from the mother herself.
The more fertile you are, the sooner you may die study DW 12/15/2023
Aging may be a consequence of how humans evolved to reproduce, according to a study analyzing genes of 276,406 participants
The study confirms the antagonistic pleiotropy hypothesis, stating that mutations promoting reproduction are more likely to reduce lifespan