When leaving your wealth to your sister's children makes sense
In most human societies, men pass on their worldly goods to their wife's children. But in about ten percent of societies, men transfer their wealth to their sister's sons, a process called matrilineal inheritance. A new study ...
Mar 20, 2013
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Scientists identify why some fathers are left holding the baby
A century old mystery as to why, for some animals, it's the father rather than the mother that takes care of their young has been cracked by scientists at the University of Sheffield and University of Bath.
Mar 12, 2013
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The maternal effect: How mother deer protect their future kings
(Phys.org) —Do mothers invest more care in their sons if they believe their child is destined to be a king, president or a high-powered leader?
Mar 06, 2013
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Females butterflies can smell if a male butterfly is inbred
The mating success of male butterflies is often lower if they are inbred. But how do female butterflies know which males to avoid? New research reveals that inbred male butterflies produce significantly less ...
Mar 05, 2013
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Research suggests meerkat predator-scanning behaviour is altruistic
In order to spot potential predators, adult meerkats often climb to a higher vantage point or stand on their hind legs. If a predator is detected, they use several different alarm calls to warn the rest of the group. New ...
Feb 04, 2013
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Promiscuous baboons benefit from father's care
Young baboons that spend time with their fathers get better meals and reach sexual maturity sooner, scientists say.
Jan 29, 2013
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Study finds women prefer perfumes that mimic their immune system cells
UK teenagers without the internet are 'educationally disadvantaged'
(Phys.org)—A major in-depth study examining how teenagers in the UK are using the internet and other mobile devices says the benefits of using such technologies far outweigh any perceived risks.
Dec 24, 2012
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Researchers find fishing tends to lessen population of best male bass
Male chimpanzees choose their allies carefully
Study finds male chimpanzees may increase their chances of siring offspring by recognizing the importance of third-party relationships.
Dec 03, 2012
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Bigger fish to fry: Egg position affects size and behaviour of young trout
(Phys.org)—Researchers at the University of Glasgow have discovered the behaviour and metabolism of young trout is affected by where the egg they hatched from rested in the ovaries of their mother.
Nov 28, 2012
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Are elder siblings helpers or competitors?
Having elder siblings decreases mortality risk in childhood, but same-sex elder siblings are associated with lower marriage rates and fewer children for their younger siblings in adulthood, according to the ...
Nov 22, 2012
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Nanoparticles: A greater danger to the environment than previously thought
Nanoparticles are more harmful to small animals than tests have indicated to date. This has been shown in a new study of the University of Koblenz-Landau. Thus, the offspring of water fleas (Daphnia magna) ...
Nov 15, 2012
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Twitter principles of social networking increase family success in nesting birds
New research carried out by scientists at Universities in Exeter, France and Switzerland reveals for the first time the importance of social networking in producing a successful family.
Oct 23, 2012
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