sex Archive
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Large Testes vs Loud Howls
Posted on November 3, 2015 | No CommentsThis week in Current Biology a team of scientists have found the first evidence for an evolutionary trade-off between vocal investment and testes size. The […] -
Sleeping with the Fishes: the 400 million year old origin of sex
Posted on November 6, 2014 | No CommentsGenerations of scientists have assumed that sexual reproduction in vertebrates originated with external fertilization that gradually evolved into the internal form that humans perform, and […] -
The sexually confusing lives of male insects
Posted on November 25, 2013 | No CommentsIt’s likely that you’ve heard of it. Some of you may have even witnessed this behavior yourself . From dogs in the park, to mallard […] -
Hermaphroditism under the sea – a whole different kettle of fish
Posted on November 22, 2012 | No CommentsWere you left with a bittersweet taste in your mouth as the credits of Disney Pixar’s “Finding Nemo” began to roll? Yes – it was […] -
Does Religion Make Men Soft?: A look at faith, sex and machismo
Posted on June 8, 2012 | No CommentsBehold the male of the species. He’s known for his fantastical feathers, his see-me scales, and all those come-over-here calls. In birds, mammals, fish and […] -
Looking for Love in All the Right Places
Posted on May 14, 2012 | 1 CommentIt was over 50 years ago that The Shirelles asked, “Will you still love me tomorrow?” But the doo-wop-y girl group’s question is far, far […] -
Evolution and Sexual Exploitation: Evolutionary Psychology Takes on Another Tough Topic
Posted on April 22, 2012 | 3 CommentsEvolutionary psychology (EP) seems to tread on dangerous ground rather often as far as political correctness is concerned. EP researchers may be able to provide […]