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Study in Royal Society journal on heritability of female orgasm

A twin study published in the Royal Society journal examines the genetic influences on female orgasmic function, suggesting a significant heritability component. The research highlights the complex interplay of biological and environmental factors contributing to individual differences in female orgasmic function.

SourceRoyal Society·JournalProceedings of the Royal Society of London·DateJun 7, 2005

Royal Society study on adaptability of fish to warming oceans

A Royal Society study found that Antarctic fish can compensate for the initial negative impact of elevated temperatures and regain their original performance levels despite being several degrees warmer. The study suggests that rising temperatures do not necessarily have a long-term negative impact on biodiversity.

SourceRoyal Society·JournalProceedings of the Royal Society of London·DateApr 26, 2005

Study in Royal Society journal on evidence for impact of global warming on bird populations

A study published in the Royal Society journal explores the impact of global warming on common bird populations. The research demonstrates that the force distributions in random materials can be accurately described by an analogue of the Second Law of Thermodynamics, revealing new applications for this fundamental principle.

SourceRoyal Society·JournalProceedings of the Royal Society of London·DateNov 16, 2004

New Royal Society journal studies

Researchers studied social implications of winner and loser effects in green swordtail fish, nocturnal colour vision in geckos, and bird distress calls. They also examined queen and worker policing in wasps and developed a model to minimize the impact of exotic infections.

SourceRoyal Society·JournalProceedings of the Royal Society of London·DateNov 9, 2004

Boost your brain power

A double-blind, placebo-controlled trial found that creatine supplementation improves working memory and intelligence in both vegetarians and omnivores. The study suggests a significant boost to brain function similar to effects shown previously in muscle and heart.

SourceRoyal Society·JournalProceedings of the Royal Society of London·DateAug 13, 2003

Hygiene is most potent force in tackling deadly diseases

A study by James Lloyd-Smith and colleagues found that hospital-wide infection controls are crucial in preventing disease transmission. The research highlights the importance of general infection control measures over specific precautions for known cases, particularly in developing countries where resources may be limited.

SourceRoyal Society·JournalProceedings of the Royal Society of London·DateJul 30, 2003

Revolutionary new theory for origins of life on Earth

Researchers suggest that life emerged from chemical reactions in deep ocean environments, challenging traditional views of cell evolution. The theory proposes that inorganic iron sulphide cells were the first to form and eventually gave rise to living cells.

SourceRoyal Society·JournalPhilosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London·DateDec 4, 2002