Every time someone ejaculates, it produces millions of sperm. But the average pair of testicles produces billions of sperm cells over an entire lifetime. Why don’t they create all of their sperm in one go? Answer: Because testicles have a complicated process to avoid running out of sperm and endangering future fertility.
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(Reuters) – During John Chambers’ 20-year reign at Cisco Systems Inc , the network equipment maker’s shares rose more than 1,470 percent and its annual revenue grew from $1.2 billion to $47 billion.
(Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama said on Monday that he would continue to work on issues of racial equality and education even after he leaves the White House.
An al-Qaida video that mentions Prime Minister Narendra Modi has put security agencies on alert ahead of the PM’s visit to Kolkata on May 9. - Source
Premature birth can alter the connectivity between key areas of the brain, according to a new study. The findings should help researchers to better understand why premature birth is linked to a greater risk of neurodevelopmental problems, including autistic spectrum disorders and attention deficit disorders. - Source
Bioluminescence at least in one millipede may have evolved as a way to survive in a hot, dry environment, not as a means to ward off predators, according to scientists. - Source
Scientists have figured out the likely way that white-nose syndrome breaks down tissue in bats, opening the door to potential treatments for a disease that has killed more than six million bats since 2006 and poses a threat to the agricultural industry. - Source
Humble Mobile Bundle 12 has just launched and this time the “pay what you want” Android game bundle includes the acclaimed puzzle title Monument Valley.
Yes, the fantasy-themed game from developer ustwo can be yours, along with five other games, for a very cheap price.
Windows/Mac/Linux: If you’re running your Raspberry Pi in headless mode and you’re not using a static IP address, it’s a pain to locate the IP address. Adafruit made a simple little utility that makes the process as easy as a click of the mouse.
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ISLAMABAD (Reuters) – Pakistani police rescued seven colleagues on Monday who had been kidnapped by gunmen at a checkpoint the previous day.
Orders increased 2.1 percent after seven monthly declines, the Commerce Department reported Monday
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“Hunting Season,” whose second season starts on Tuesday, rolls out an expanded format with shows closer to 20 minutes long.
Gary Lineker believes former club Leicester City will do enough in their final three games to stay in the Premier League. - Source
