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Parents care how much their daughter’s boyfriend makes. Or, more to the point, they care that he makes enough so that they won’t have to care. According to a study published in Evolution and Human Behaviour, resources are a factor in how much parents approve of their daughter’s boyfriend, but … Read More
Fat tailed dwarf lemurs have a talent unique amongst primates. According to a new study published in PLOS One, they can hibernate, and, given how genetically similar they are to humans, scientists would like to know how. If scientists can work out the trick to hibernation, there would be implications … Read More
We all know that free-riders—those who don’t pay their fair share but are happy to benefit form the contributions of the group—are reviled, recent research shows this attitude also targets people who are excessively generous. A recent study from Baylor University showed that not only do people dislike generous givers, … Read More
A habit of exercise has long been associated with a decreased risk of aggressive cancer. However, a new study suggests that short-term, acute exercise can also help fight cancer. For the study, ten men cycled for 60 minutes. Researchers collected their blood before and after. Researchers then tested the samples … Read More
An Australian study has identified the source illnesses reported around wind farms: activists circulating health warnings around wind farms they’ve targeted. The study, spearheaded by Simon Chapman, professor of public health at Sydney University, has found that health complaints are mainly prevalent in communities where anti-wind farm activists are active. … Read More
