Research published today in Proceedings of the Royal Society B has provided evidence that females prefer males who bring them gifts- at least in the case of the nursery web spider.
Plants & Animals
Oct 24, 2013
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WA researchers have discovered that women tend to choose lower-risk superannuation investment options than men, further compounding the factors that impact their capacity to accrue sufficient savings for their retirement.
Economics & Business
Oct 14, 2013
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Chemical signals used by the eggs of broadcast spawning invertebrates to assist sperm in fertilisation could also play a role in sexual selection, or mate choice.
Plants & Animals
Oct 2, 2013
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(Phys.org) —Heading to the mall this weekend for some new shoes? Dropping by Home Depot tonight? Or grabbing a burger at the McDonald's drive-through window?
Social Sciences
Sep 24, 2013
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When it comes to sex among guppies, competition is high for those at the top of the game. To get around this predicament, a recent study has shown, guppies use trickery.
Plants & Animals
Sep 9, 2013
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New research from Cranfield University has analysed how 'green' some of our everyday food choices are, and their long term sustainability for UK diets.
Environment
Aug 30, 2013
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Two Tennessee high school students have now done what many scientists strive for: publishing their research in a top science journal. Dalton Chaffee and Hayes Griffin worked with mentor R. Tucker Gilman, a former postdoctoral ...
Evolution
Aug 27, 2013
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New study finds physical experience of balance influences consumer choices.
Social Sciences
Aug 26, 2013
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(Phys.org) —Some people may think of political conservatives as having a desire to maintain traditions, but a new study shows they also have a more adventurous side that seeks out variety in products.
Social Sciences
Aug 13, 2013
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A new report published today, Thursday 20 June 2013, from MPs on the Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) Select Committee, urges the Government to "take concerted action to improve female representation in science, technology, ...
Social Sciences
Jun 21, 2013
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