When it comes to rearing babies, females are given the brunt of the work. We not only hold the little bubs for nine-months while they develop. But females are also responsible for lactating the newborn after it’s born. In sharp contrast, when it comes to fellas – all they need invest is a single ejaculate. [...]
Archive for September, 2009
Stopping the hype: Do kids get high from sugar?
While babysitting in my teens parents always gave me the same instructions: don’t give the kids sharp knives, don’t feed the baby the steak from the freezer, and whatever you do – don’t give the children sugar before they go to bed. The idea that sweets and red cordial makes kids go (sugar) bananas has [...]
Can dogs smell fear?
You’re in a dark alley way. You notice a wild dog barking and growling at you. You’re afraid, very afraid. A bead of sweat rolls down your cheek. Just look calm, you think. Then you remember that dogs can smell fear. With one sniff this dog will know that you are terrified, and no amount [...]