Bat uses huge heart-shaped penis to maneuver female in unusual mating act

In one of the strangest animal behavior discoveries this year, male serotine bats living in a church attic in the Netherlands have been captured on camera engaging in marathon sessions of non-penetrative sex – the first-ever instance of superficial-con… Continue reading Bat uses huge heart-shaped penis to maneuver female in unusual mating act

For happy bones and joints, exercise at the same time of day

If you’ve ever started a new exercise plan or diet, you’ll most likely have been told many times that consistency is the key to reaching goals. Now, scientists for the first time have found that sticking to a daily routine of when you work out could be… Continue reading For happy bones and joints, exercise at the same time of day

Largest-ever global smartphone study reveals surprising use patterns

A new study from a team of researchers in Canada is offering one of the largest portraits to date of global smartphone use. Surveying thousands of people across nearly 200 countries the study found unexpectedly consistent use patterns that challenge cu… Continue reading Largest-ever global smartphone study reveals surprising use patterns

Evidence of menopause in wild chimps upends ideas around human evolution

Other than a few species of whale, humans are the only mammals that consistently demonstrate the unusual phenomenon of menopause. Most animals maintain their reproductive ability for the vast majority of their lifespan. Humans are big outliers, with fe… Continue reading Evidence of menopause in wild chimps upends ideas around human evolution

Croak it: Female frogs fake death to avoid sex with unappealing males

In the wild world of nature, where an organism’s sole aim is to succeed at passing on their genes at any cost, it’s not surprising many species have aggressive, and even deadly, mating behaviors.Continue ReadingCategory: Biology, ScienceTags: Frogs, Re… Continue reading Croak it: Female frogs fake death to avoid sex with unappealing males

Sexy mice help scientists uncover the drivers behind male libido

Scientists say they’ve uncovered the neural circuitry behind desire that is responsible for sex drive, behavior and reward.Continue ReadingCategory: Biology, ScienceTags: Stanford University, Sex, Reproduction, Neural Network, Neuroscience, Brain stimu… Continue reading Sexy mice help scientists uncover the drivers behind male libido

Study shows how predatory fish hide behind other fish to sneak up on prey

As coral reefs become increasingly decimated, predatory fish have fewer places to hide when stalking prey. A new study now suggests they’re adapting, by using other fish as mobile hunting blinds. It’s the first time the behavior has been documented in … Continue reading Study shows how predatory fish hide behind other fish to sneak up on prey

Threat hunting converting SIGMA to YARA

Malware threat hunting is the process of proactively searching for malicious activity. It is a critical part of any organization’s security posture, as it can help to identify and mitigate threats that may have otherwise gone undetected.

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Ant colonies perform strange group behavior never recorded before

Playing dead is a common defense mechanism in the animal kingdom, but scientists in Australia have discovered an example on a whole new scale. Entire colonies of ants were found to be feigning death, in a collective behavior that’s never been recorded … Continue reading Ant colonies perform strange group behavior never recorded before