# Biology
The mites that copulate on our face at night have a serious problem
The mites 'Demodex folliculorum' lead a full life on the face of almost all human beings without our being aware of their symbiotic existence, which, far from being a mere existence, do not deprive themselves of their sexual life when night comes. However, these intimate encounters on the surface of our skin could have their days numbered.
Scientists Believe a Biological Cure For Mental Illness Is On Its Way
When the breakthrough is expected remains under debate in the medical science community. Though I am a former mental health professional with training in psychology, I am neither a scientist nor a doctor and I offer no medical advice or diagnosis herein. Please contact a currently practicing medical or mental health professional foranypotential issue related to this article that requires attention.
2 River Dolphins 1 Anaconda: Frisky Biology
A pink river dolphin.(aniroot/iStock) A bizarre animal interaction was caught on camera this week. The video is here, and you can decide how crazy this story is. Biologists spotted two male Bolivian River Dolphins, and the observation was determined to be obscure when they witnessed the dolphins playing with a Beni Anaconda.
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Why papercuts won't kill you
It’s nighttime. You’re relaxing at home reading a book. You’re lying on your comfy bed while enjoying a well-told story and getting ready to sleep. And then the most horribly annoying thing happens. As you try to turn the page, the sharp edge of the page brushes against your skin. You suddenly feel a sharp pain on the tip of your index finger. Alarmed you quickly look at it only to realize that it has happened again.
The biology of relationship infidelity: How hormones may influence whether our partner cheats
To what extent is cheating behavior at the mercy of biological factors?Reproductive Health Supplies Coalition/Unsplash. In the movie Unfaithful, which many consider the gold standard among films about infidelity, Diane Lane’s character seems to have it all: a nice house, kids, and a hunky, albeit slightly boring, husband (Richard Gere). Yet, following a chance encounter with an attractive younger man (Olivier Martinez), she finds herself being, well, unfaithful. Why would she risk the stability in her reasonably happy marriage by cheating?
Why did this coyote and badger hunt together?! A wildlife biologist explains.
Made several years ago when a similar video to the one I posted here went viral, but hopefully this gives you some more information on this amazing interaction! :)
