Fruit fly pest meets its evolutionary match in parasitic wasp A parasitic wasp that preys on the young of a prolific fruit fly pest demonstrates both molecular evolution and behavioral adaptations in the face of ecological pressures, according to new research. 04/23/2024 - 7:39 am | View Link
Don’t be so quick to swat fruit flies – you could hurt their feelings Elephants mourn their dead, octopuses play catch, grey parrots recognise themselves in the mirror. But how about crabs that weigh up decisions, bees that play games and fruit flies that dream? 04/22/2024 - 5:00 am | View Link
Study provides evidence for sexual plasticity in female fruit flies Female fruit flies use male pheromones to assess their social context and shorten the amount of time they store sperm after mating, allowing them to re-mate sooner, according to a new study. 04/17/2024 - 6:46 am | View Link
Parrots can play tablet games for enrichment. Now researchers are studying how to improve them for birds to use Parrots are smart, with some species found to have the problem-solving skills of a young child. So if small kids can use technology in some capacity, why can’t parrots? Researchers aiming to ... 04/11/2024 - 3:39 am | View Link
Researchers find minimally invasive solution for thyroid cancer Patients could avoid thyroid surgery thanks to a new "minimally invasive" procedure. It will spare people having to undergo a two to four hour thyroid op, say scientists. Researchers at China ... 04/2/2024 - 3:42 am | View Link
The FTC is sending 117,044 PayPal payments to impacted consumers who had certain types of Ring devices.
The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $5.6 million in refunds to consumers as part of a settlement with Amazon-owned Ring, which was charged with failing to protect private video footage from outside access.
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Many college campuses across the country have partnered with a local health care organization to provide student health services, according to Jean Griffin, dean of students at Xavier University. But Xavier’s partnership with TriHealth is different, she says in this episode of the Getting Health Care Right podcast.
A new survey from Insurify shows that almost 30% of American homeowners are worried about increasing home insurance rates, which are expected to continue rising through 2024 due to climate disasters and inflation.
That’s no surprise, given rising home costs. Rising insurance costs increase monthly mortgage payments.
The average annual home insurance rate increased by 19.8% between 2021 and 2023, from $1,984 to $2,377.
After a multiyear search, Peter & Paul Community Services, a nonprofit that provides housing and support services to people who are homeless, has acquired a new shelter location where it plans to expand.
Business leaders have come to rely on AB Jets to get them to the important business meetings or facilities. They depend on AB Jets' flexible schedule and access to regional airports.