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How to Make the Most of Your Thanksgiving Leftovers

Published 2019-11-27 prefer leftovers stuffing

There are those who prefer Thanksgiving leftovers to the actual official meal, much like people who prefer cold pizza over hot. I'm definitely in the latter cam…

Bumblebee Queens Prefer Layovers to Nonstop Flights

Published 2019-03-29 nonstop layovers bumblebee

Scientists tracked bumblebee queens with radar when they emerged from hibernation and found the bees take only brief flights en route to a new nest. Christopher…

Guys Prefer Electric Shocks to Boredom

Published 2014-08-14 shocks prefer boredom

Guys would rather zap themselves with electricity than be left alone with their thoughts for 15 minutes. Karen Hopkin reports Learn more about your ad choices. …

Shy Fish Prefer to Follow Other Shy Fish

Published 2016-06-04 shy prefer bold

Shy sticklebacks were more likely to emerge from under cover when an equally wary fellow was already out there, rather than when a bold individual was present. …

Some Malaria Mosquitoes May Prefer Cows to Us

Published 2016-09-20 malaria mosquitoes prefer

A chromosomal rearrangement may cause one mosquito species to be lured to cows instead of humans for a blood meal. Christopher Intagliata reports. Learn more ab…

Migrating Birds Prefer Lakefront Property

Published 2016-12-15 lakefront migrating prefer

Night-flying migratory birds over water turn back to lakeshores at daybreak—meaning crowded shores along the water. Christopher Intagliata reports. Learn more a…

Bees Prefer Flowers That Proffer Nicotine

Published 2017-05-18 bumblebees proffer nicotine

Bumblebees sought out flowers with nicotine in their nectar, and the drug appeared to enhance the bees' memories. Christopher Intagliata reports. Learn more abo…

I Prefer My Cars With Backdoors

Published 2015-02-05 backdoors clockwise prefer

Converting paper books to ebooks, a requiem for The Shack, Apple's worst product, and self-driving Ubers.