This spider uses trapped fireflies to lure in more prey
Male fireflies trapped in the spider’s web flash femalelike lights, possibly luring in other flying males and allowing the arachnid to stock up on food.
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Women fail to spot heightened infidelity risk in benevolently sexist men, study finds
A recent study published in The Journal of Sex Research reveals that both hostile sexism — blatantly negative attitudes toward women — and benevolent sexism — seemingly chivalrous but ultimately patronizing views — are significant predictors of infidelity among men.…
The world’s record-breaking hot streak has lasted 14 months. When will it end?
Science News spoke with NOAA climatologist Karin Gleason about the ongoing record-breaking streak of record-high global temperatures.
Quantum data beamed alongside ‘classical data’ in the same fiber-optic connection for the 1st time
Scientists have transmitted quantum data and conventional internet data through the same fiber-optic channel for the first time.
Brains in sync: Sisters show fascinating neural similarity in new study
A recent neuroimaging study conducted in Finland revealed that sisters exhibit more similar brain activity than friends or acquaintances when watching a movie. This increased similarity was particularly evident in brain areas associated with complex cognitive functions, including the default-mode…
Your TV set has become a digital billboard. And it’s only getting worse.
Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) The TV business isn’t just about selling TVs anymore. Companies are increasingly seeing viewers, not TV sets, as their most lucrative asset. Over the past few years, TV makers have seen rising financial…
Scientists Say: Telomere
Telomere (noun, “TELL-oh-meer”) Telomeres are protective caps at the tips of DNA in chromosomes. DNA is a molecule that contains the instructions for how to make and maintain a specific organism. It is made up of chemical building blocks called…
The periodic table might soon have a new element
We may be one step closer to adding a new element to the periodic table. The table currently lists 118 chemical elements. Each has a different number of protons in the nucleus of its atoms. They range from one proton…
Arthur’s Stone: A 5,700-year-old monument in England linked to the legend of King Arthur
The large stone table is considered one of the most recognizable Neolithic monuments in England.
Emotional distress among voters tied to Trump’s populist appeal, research shows
Feelings of sadness, anger, and despair might hold the key to understanding the rise of populist leaders like Donald Trump in recent years. A large-scale study published in American Psychologist suggests that negative emotions among voters are not only linked…
