The Mating Game

Challenging the common assumption that reproduction is a random process, Auckland University’s Valerie Grant claims to be able to predict whether a woman is more likely to produce male or female offspring via a “personality test.” By placing female biology at the center of the issue, Grant aligns human procreation with the rest of the animal kingdom. As she argues, many animals use factors such as temperature to control the gender of their offspring – why shouldn’t humans (consciously or not) do the same?


Tags: female biology  gender prediction  New Scientist  University of Auckland  Valerie Grant  

Emilia Wickstead Helping Airline Make an Impression

Emilia Wickstead Helping Airline Make an Impression

Around the globe, airlines and hotels are collaborating with top fashion houses to reshape brand narratives, like Air New Zealand and their partnership with London-based Emilia Wickstead. Condé Nast Traveler’s Caitlin…