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Do animals have sex for fun?
Nature & Environment

Do animals have sex for fun?

...involved in sex leads many animals to seek it in non-reproductive contexts, and that this aspect of sexuality is not as unique as humans may like to think. This insight is surely vital to understanding sex in other species, not to mention all other aspects of their behaviour too. This article was originally published on The Conversation. Read the original article....
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The Material World: On Chesil Beach (getting closer to Titan)
Science, Maths & Technology

The Material World: On Chesil Beach (getting closer to Titan)

...think the surface of Titan is like and may help understand the physical processes at the landing site. Remember that these data from Huygens won't be improved on for at least 20 years - when we hope to return to Titan with an even more ambitious mission. John and Karl were writing in support of a special edition of BBC Radio 4's The Material World, which was first...
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Heart of a heartless world, soul of soulless conditions
History & The Arts

Heart of a heartless world, soul of soulless conditions

...Think O Brother Where Art Thou or Big Fish for recent cinematic takes on this famous adventure and its flawed but tenacious protagonist.) Myths about luckless mortals metamorphosed into something monstrous or facing amorous gods in larger than life and outlandish forms permeate the many myths Ovid, the famous poet of Rome, wove into his epic work. (Ovid’s Metamorphoses...
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7 accidental discoveries that look like April Fool's Day headlines but aren't
Science, Maths & Technology

7 accidental discoveries that look like April Fool's Day headlines but aren't

...think it was an April Fool's Day prank if someone told you something designed to help the alcohol industry saved lives, wouldn't you? Back in the nineteenth century, French scientist Louis Pasteur was commissioned by a local alcohol manufacturer to figure out why their beer and wine were turning sour. He discovered the blame lay with organisms such as bacteria – the...
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Review: Bisexuality: Identities, Politics and Theories by Surya Monro
Society, Politics & Law

Review: Bisexuality: Identities, Politics and Theories by Surya Monro

...thinking about non-binary models of sexuality One of the great strengths of this book is that it does not homogenise bisexual experience through a Western lens; the aforementioned engagement with trans politics has been useful in achieving this heterogeneity. The experience of British bisexuals (predominantly white) is clearly differentiated from that of Columbians, whose...
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The Great Resignation: temporary blip or more enduring labour market trend?
Money & Business

The Great Resignation: temporary blip or more enduring labour market trend?

...thinking about leaving their jobs. 53% were also much more likely to put their health and well-being ahead of their occupation compared to before the pandemic took hold. [Photograph of a person responding to a survey screen, asking them "How was your day?"] Kuzior et al. (2022) gave a sobering explanation for this, citing the increased number of what David Graeber (2018)...
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Darwin on hunting with bolas
History & The Arts

Darwin on hunting with bolas

...think that the carrion vultures, man's constant attendants on these dreary plains, while seated on the little neighbouring cliffs seemed by their very patience to say, "Ah! when the Indians come we shall have a feast." In the morning we all sallied forth to hunt, and although we had not much success, there were some animated chases. Soon after starting the party...
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On the loss of a baby
Health, Sports & Psychology

On the loss of a baby

...think that stillbirth occurs as a result of some genetic or developmental problem. However, this occurs in fewer than one in ten stillborn babies. For as many as 6 in 10 stillborn babies, the cause of death is unknown. Not knowing the cause of death may mean that there are many questions that remain unanswered, and parents can feel despair at not being able to prevent a...
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