Fossilized mating insects are an irreplaceable find for understanding the evolution of mating behaviors and life history traits in the deep-time record of insects. A research group led by Prof. Huang ...

Researchers at Rice University have uncovered new insights into the evolution of bird behavior, revealing why certain mating systems persist while others disappear over time. "This research not only ...

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When it comes to impressing the ladies, greater sage-grouse males know that smooth dance moves trump combative posturing. Indeed, new Yale research into these prairie-dwelling birds confirms that ...

The special will feature Dr. Craig O’Connell and his team attempting to figure out whether they can trigger shark mating behavior by causing a feeding frenzy. Here’s the information you’ll need to ...

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In examining the mating rituals of roundworms, researchers uncovered a unique approach to reproduction that maximizes genetic fitness. Sparks fly when a female nematode meets her mate in a Petri dish.

The piece of Russian amber allowed scientists to recreate the ancient scene from the past and understand current animal behavior. The fossil, found in Kaliningrad, Russia, is a "unicorn" because it ...

This unisensory approach stems in part from the lack of miniaturized hardware able to co-locate different sensing modules and enable in-sensor and near-sensor processing. Recent efforts have targeted ...

Splashes at the surface give an indication of the commotion below. Beneath the waves, a tornado of hundreds of devil rays swirl in a dizzying dance that goes on for hours. "It's amazing to see a ...