The Sex Lives of Guppies Just Got Way More Colorful

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Guppies aren’t just flashy for fashion — new research shows that bright orange males are actually more virile. Scientists at UBC used deep learning and multigenerational breeding to show that color isn’t just attractive to females, it’s genetically tied to brain development and sexual behavior. The more vibrant the guppy, the more likely he is [...]


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