Fatherless sons have more testosterone
Most males in the animal kingdom do little parenting. Their strategy is simple: inseminate as many females as possible and hope for the best. Sometimes, though, parental investment by a male pays off. Songbird chicks are usually tended by both mother and father. Wolf packs see alpha males and females collaborate to raise the cubs.…
Corals are threatened by global warming
It is not news that coral reefs are in hot water. Corals, which are sessile animals related to sea anemones, host within their tissues algae that provide them with both food and their tourist-attracting colours. But as temperatures rise, the photosynthetic mechanisms of these algae go haywire. Instead of molecular oxygen, the normal waste product…
Why oil prices are spiking again
May 31st 2022 (Updated Jun 1st 2022)In the 1970s Arab states used the “oil weapon” of embargoes to punish Western governments for supporting Israel. On May 30th the heads of the 27 eu member governments agreed to turn the weapon on themselves, as part of their latest round of sanctions against Russia following its invasion of…
How to create promotional items and corporate gifts in your image?
More and more, we are witnessing an increase in new companies leading to enormous competition. Standing out therefore becomes an essential point. Every business seeks ways and means to be successful. The feat comes from the image that the latter presents to its customers. It is for this reason that most focus on promotional items and corporate gifts. Here is…
In Need Of A Lawyer? Here’s Some Important Advice
If you find yourself in need of a lawyer, it’s essential to know what to look for and how to choose the right one. There are many lawyers, and not all of them are created equal. You want to make sure you find one that is qualified and experienced in the type of law you…
Why oil is back above $120 per barrel
In the 1970s Arab states used the “oil weapon” of embargoes to punish Western governments for supporting Israel. On May 30th the heads of the 27 eu member governments agreed to turn the weapon on themselves, as part of their latest round of sanctions against Russia following its invasion of Ukraine. As well as cutting…
Mossad, a mining magnate and a mystery in Congo
May 31st 2022 | JerusalemOne of Israel’s richest men does his business from a discreet floor in the Israel Diamond Exchange and lives in a nondescript villa in one of Tel Aviv’s drabber suburbs. At home he has been little known to the public. But across Africa his name has long resounded controversially, especially in…