a panda in china has been nicknamed ` the enduring brother ' -- for his record-breaking love-making . by . emma innes . published : . 11:58 est , 11 october 2013 . | . lu lu and partner zhen zhen mated for an impressive seven minutes and 45 seconds , setting a new record for the year at the sichuan giant panda research centre . a video of their sexual antics means that ` stud ' lu lu is now the talk of china , says the people 's daily . scroll down for video . panda lu lu -lrb- right -rrb- mated with female partner zhen zhen for nearly eight minutes , setting a new centre record . lu lu has been bestowed the name ` the enduring brother ' after his sexual prowess hit the headlines . a planned two-day strike by lufthansa pilots is threatening to create more chaos for holidaymakers and business travellers . german pilots ' union vc is calling a strike for monday and tuesday after talks broke down over retirement benefits . it is the ninth time this year that lufthansa pilots have staged a walkout . updated : . 12:04 est , 11 october 2013 . some people are genetically predisposed to see the world negatively , and to experience emotional events more vividly than others - especially when they are negative . if your glass is always half empty , it could be down to your genes , according to scientists . some people are genetically predisposed to see the world negatively , and to experience emotional events more vividly than others - especially when they are negative . the gene , called the adra2b deletion variant , plays a role in how the hormone and neurotransmitter norepinephrine functions . the variant was previously known to affect how the brain forms emotional memories . researchers say the new study shows that the adra2b deletion variant also influences the way people see the world in real-time , leading some to see things negatively through ` gene-coloured glasses ' . neuroscientist professor rebecca todd explained : ` this is the first study to find that this genetic variation can significantly affect how people see and experience the world . ` we found that some individuals are predisposed to see the world more darkly than others . ` a previously known genetic variation causes some individuals to perceive the world more vividly than others - and particularly negative aspects of the world . ` this is important because our findings shed new light on the way that genes , along with other factors such as cultural differences or life experiences , can influence individual differences in emotional perception . grounded : lufthansa pilots are staging a two-day walkout after talks broke down over retirement benefits . the vc union said the germany-wide strike would last from midday on monday to 11:59 pm on tuesday for short - and medium-haul flights , as well as from early morning to late evening on tuesday for long-haul flights . pilots flying for lufthansa cargo will also strike on tuesday . flights operated by budget arm germanwings are not affected . cologne-based lufthansa has not said how many flights are expected to be cancelled during the strike . a similar walkout in october affected more than 200,000 travellers as the carrier was forced to cancel hundreds of flights , including dozens between destinations in the uk and germany . misery : a strike in october forced lufthansa to cancel hundreds of flights . lufthansa and its pilots are at odds over proposed changes to an early retirement scheme that was developed decades ago . the airline said the latest strike is completely disproportionate and called for an immediate resumption of talks . it said it made concessions in recent talks , including a five per cent pay rise , but reiterated that it would not accept a demand that new pilots , as well as those already with the company , should be able to retire at 55 . this is the ninth time this year that lufthansa pilots have gone on strike . the ongoing dispute has been costly for lufthansa . eight previous walkouts by staff this year wiped more than # 125m off the carrier 's operating profit , adding to pressure from a stuttering global economy and increased competition . lufthansa plans to use other pilots from within the group who are not on expensive collective labour agreements to staff tourist routes , where the brand , which usually focuses on business travellers , is trying to reduce costs . passenger transport in germany has also been disrupted by train drivers ' strikes this year . it also means the chinese panda lasts longer than the average american man in bed , with your typical new mexico man making love for just over seven minutes , according to research printed by the daily dot . the pair were pitted against another couple of pandas , yi bao and jin xin , who only managed one minute and 20 seconds of love-making . ` for example , people who have this variation might look out at a crowd of people and only see angry faces . ` or they may be in an outdoor scene and see potential hazards - rocks where you might slip - instead of seeing the natural beauty . ` so we 've all heard the expression `` seeing the world through rose-coloured glasses '' . ` well , this is like seeing the world through gene-coloured glasses tinted a bit darkly . ' the average length of a ` romp ' between two pandas is between 30 seconds and five minutes , making lu lu 's efforts all the more impressive . breeders said they watch the creatures having sex so they can understand their mating habits , and encourage them to reproduce in the future . professor todd and her team at the university of british columbia ran an experiment on 200 volunteers who were tested for the adra2b gene variant before taking a visual emotional test . a breeder at the sichuan giant panda research centre watches close as lu lu and zhen zhen begin . they use poles made of bamboo to guide the pandas towards each other , when they have tracked when the pandas are in the amorous mood . the female of the species are prone to making loud and strange noises , while male pandas leave traces of their scent to attract the opposite sex . a gene , the adra2b deletion variant , impacts the way people see the world , leading some to see things negatively through ` gene-coloured glasses ' each was shown positive , negative and neutral words in quick succession and asked how their mood was affected . the team 's results , published in psychological science , showed people with the varied gene were more likely to perceive words as being negative than others , while both sets of people with and without the variation equally saw positive word as better than neutral words . professor todd said : ` the findings suggest people experience emotional aspects of the world partly through gene-coloured glasses - and that biological variations at the genetic level can play a significant role in individual differences in perception , ' adding that the discovery shows how genes can affect ` differences in emotional perception and human subjectivity ' . but timing is everything , because the female pandas are in heat once a year , for between two to four days . mating season for pandas usually begins in march and lasts until may , according to a report by the shanghaiist . female pandas make strange noises while they are in heat , while the males leave traces of their scent around . lu lu and zhen zhen lasted longer than yi bao and jin xin , who ` made love ' for one minutes and 20 seconds .
the pandas mated for a record-breaking seven minutes and 45 seconds . lu lu has been bestowed the nickname ` the enduring brother ' by admirers . lothario panda ` lasts longer in bed than the average american male '
a panda in china has been nicknamed ` the enduring brother ' -- for his record-breaking love-making . by . emma innes . published : . 11:58 est , 11 october 2013 . | . lu lu and partner zhen zhen mated for an impressive seven minutes and 45 seconds , setting a new record for the year at the sichuan giant panda research centre . a video of their sexual antics means that ` stud ' lu lu is now the talk of china , says the people 's daily . scroll down for video . panda lu lu -lrb- right -rrb- mated with female partner zhen zhen for nearly eight minutes , setting a new centre record . lu lu has been bestowed the name ` the enduring brother ' after his sexual prowess hit the headlines . a planned two-day strike by lufthansa pilots is threatening to create more chaos for holidaymakers and business travellers . german pilots ' union vc is calling a strike for monday and tuesday after talks broke down over retirement benefits . it is the ninth time this year that lufthansa pilots have staged a walkout . updated : . 12:04 est , 11 october 2013 . some people are genetically predisposed to see the world negatively , and to experience emotional events more vividly than others - especially when they are negative . if your glass is always half empty , it could be down to your genes , according to scientists . some people are genetically predisposed to see the world negatively , and to experience emotional events more vividly than others - especially when they are negative . the gene , called the adra2b deletion variant , plays a role in how the hormone and neurotransmitter norepinephrine functions . the variant was previously known to affect how the brain forms emotional memories . researchers say the new study shows that the adra2b deletion variant also influences the way people see the world in real-time , leading some to see things negatively through ` gene-coloured glasses ' . neuroscientist professor rebecca todd explained : ` this is the first study to find that this genetic variation can significantly affect how people see and experience the world . ` we found that some individuals are predisposed to see the world more darkly than others . ` a previously known genetic variation causes some individuals to perceive the world more vividly than others - and particularly negative aspects of the world . ` this is important because our findings shed new light on the way that genes , along with other factors such as cultural differences or life experiences , can influence individual differences in emotional perception . grounded : lufthansa pilots are staging a two-day walkout after talks broke down over retirement benefits . the vc union said the germany-wide strike would last from midday on monday to 11:59 pm on tuesday for short - and medium-haul flights , as well as from early morning to late evening on tuesday for long-haul flights business travellers , is trying to reduce costs . passenger transport in germany has also been disrupted by train drivers ' strikes this year . it also means the chinese panda lasts longer than the average american man in bed , with your typical new mexico man making love for just over seven minutes , according to research printed by the daily dot . the pair were pitted against another couple of pandas , yi bao and jin xin , who only managed one minute and 20 seconds of love-making . ` for example , people who have this variation might look out at a crowd of people and only see angry faces . ` or they may be in an outdoor scene and see potential hazards - rocks where you might slip - instead of seeing the natural beauty . ` so we 've all heard the expression `` seeing the world through rose-coloured glasses '' . ` well , this is like seeing the world through gene-coloured glasses tinted a bit darkly . ' the average length of a ` romp ' between two pandas is between 30 seconds and five minutes , making lu lu 's efforts all the more impressive . breeders said they watch the creatures having sex so they can understand their mating habits , and encourage them to reproduce in the future . professor todd and her team at the university of british columbia ran an experiment on 200 volunteers who were tested for the adra2b gene variant before taking a visual emotional test . a breeder at the sichuan giant panda research centre watches close as lu lu and zhen zhen begin . they use poles made of bamboo to guide the pandas towards each other , when they have tracked when the pandas are in the amorous mood . the female of the species are prone to making loud and strange noises , while male pandas leave traces of their scent to attract the opposite sex . a gene , the adra2b deletion variant , impacts the way people see the world , leading some to see things negatively through ` gene-coloured glasses ' each was shown positive , negative and neutral words in quick succession and asked how their mood was affected . the team 's results , published in psychological science , showed people with the varied gene were more likely to perceive words as being negative than others , while both sets of people with and without the variation equally saw positive word as better than neutral words . professor todd said : ` the findings suggest people experience emotional aspects of the world partly through gene-coloured glasses - and that biological variations at the genetic level can play a significant role in individual differences in perception , ' adding that the discovery shows how genes can affect ` differences in emotional perception and human subjectivity ' . but timing is everything , because the female pandas are in heat once a year , for between two to four days
a panda in china has been nicknamed ` the enduring brother ' -- for his record-breaking love-making . by . emma innes . published : . 11:58 est , 11 october 2013 . | . lu lu and partner zhen zhen mated for an impressive seven minutes and 45 seconds , setting a new record for the year at the sichuan giant panda research centre . a video of their sexual antics means that ` stud ' lu lu is now the talk of china , says the people 's daily . scroll down for video . panda lu lu -lrb- right -rrb- mated with female partner zhen zhen for nearly eight minutes , setting a new centre record . lu lu has been bestowed the name ` the enduring brother ' after his sexual prowess hit the headlines . a planned two-day strike by lufthansa pilots is threatening to create more chaos for holidaymakers and business travellers . german pilots ' union vc is calling a strike for monday and tuesday after talks broke down over retirement benefits . it is the ninth time this year that lufthansa pilots have staged a walkout . updated : . 12:04 est , 11 october 2013 . some people are genetically predisposed to see the world negatively , and to experience emotional events more vividly than others - especially when they are negative . if your glass is always half empty , it could be down to your genes , according to scientists . some people are genetically predisposed to see the world negatively , and to experience emotional events more vividly than others - especially when they are negative . the gene , called the adra2b deletion variant , plays a role in how the hormone and neurotransmitter norepinephrine functions . the variant was previously known to affect how the brain forms emotional memories . researchers say the new study shows that the adra2b deletion variant also influences the way people see the world in real-time , leading some to see things negatively through ` gene-coloured glasses ' . neuroscientist professor rebecca todd explained : ` this is the first study to find that this genetic variation can significantly affect how people see and experience the world . ` we found that some individuals are predisposed to see the world more darkly than others . ` a previously known genetic variation causes some individuals to perceive the world more vividly than others - and particularly negative aspects of the world . ` this is important because our findings shed new light on the way that genes , along with other factors such as cultural differences or life experiences , can influence individual differences in emotional perception . grounded : lufthansa pilots are staging a two-day walkout after talks broke down over retirement benefits . the vc union said the germany-wide strike would last from midday on monday to 11:59 pm on tuesday for short - and medium-haul flights , as well as from early morning to late evening on tuesday for long-haul flights in recent talks , including a five per cent pay rise , but reiterated that it would not accept a demand that new pilots , as well as those already with the company , should be able to retire at 55 . this is the ninth time this year that lufthansa pilots have gone on strike . the ongoing dispute has been costly for lufthansa . eight previous walkouts by staff this year wiped more than # 125m off the carrier 's operating profit , adding to pressure from a stuttering global economy and increased competition . lufthansa plans to use other pilots from within the group who are not on expensive collective labour agreements to staff tourist routes , where the brand , which usually focuses on business travellers , is trying to reduce costs . passenger transport in germany has also been disrupted by train drivers ' strikes this year . it also means the chinese panda lasts longer than the average american man in bed , with your typical new mexico man making love for just over seven minutes , according to research printed by the daily dot . the pair were pitted against another couple of pandas , yi bao and jin xin , who only managed one minute and 20 seconds of love-making . ` for example , people who have this variation might look out at a crowd of people and only see angry faces . ` or they may be in an outdoor scene and see potential hazards - taking a visual emotional test . a breeder at the sichuan giant panda research centre watches close as lu lu and zhen zhen begin . they use poles made of bamboo to guide the pandas towards each other , when they have tracked when the pandas are in the amorous mood . the female of the species are prone to making loud and strange noises , while male pandas leave traces of their scent to attract the opposite sex . a gene , the adra2b deletion variant , impacts the way people see the world , leading some to see things negatively through ` gene-coloured glasses ' each was shown positive , negative and neutral words in quick succession and asked how their mood was affected . the team 's results , published in psychological science , showed people with the varied gene were more likely to perceive words as being negative than others , while both sets of people with and without the variation equally saw positive word as better than neutral words . professor todd said : ` the findings suggest people experience emotional aspects of the world partly through gene-coloured glasses - and that biological variations at the genetic level can play a significant role in individual differences in perception , ' adding that the discovery shows how genes can affect ` differences in emotional perception and human subjectivity ' . but timing is everything , because the female pandas are in heat once a year , for between two to four days
a panda in china has nicknamed ` the enduring brother -- for his record-breaking love-making. by. emma innes. published :. 11:58 est, 11 october. |. lu lu and partner zhen zhen mated for an impressive seven minutes, setting the year at the sichuan giant panda research centre a video their sexual antics means ` stud ' lu lu is now the talk china, says people 's daily. scroll. panda lu lu -lrb- right mated with female partner zhen zhen for nearly eight minutes, setting a new centre record. lu lu has bestowed the name ` the enduring brother ' after his sexual prowess hit. a planned two-day strike lufthansa pilots is threatening create holidaymakers. german pilots ' union vc is calling monday and after talks retirement benefits. it the ninth time lufthansa pilots staged a walkout. updated :. 12:04 est, 11 october. some people genetically see negatively, to experience emotional events more vividly - especially negative if your glass always half, it could down your genes, according scientists some people genetically see negatively, to experience emotional events more vividly - especially negative the gene, called the adra2b deletion variant plays how the hormone and the variant was previously affect how the brain forms emotional memories. researchers say the new study the adra2b deletion variant also influences people see in, leading some see things negatively through ` gene-coloured glasses ' neuroscientist professor rebecca todd explained : ` this find this genetic variation significantly how see experience. ` we found some individuals see more darkly. ` a previously known genetic variation causes some individuals perceive the world more vividly - particularly negative aspects. ` this important our findings shed genes, along cultural differences or life experiences individual differences emotional perception grounded : lufthansa pilots are staging after talks retirement benefits. the vc union said the germany-wide strike last from midday monday for short - and medium-haul flights, as from early morning pilots flying for lufthansa cargo will also strike on tuesday. flights operated budget arm germanwings are affected. cologne-based lufthansa not said how many flights expected during the strike. a similar walkout october affected as the carrier was hundreds, dozens between destinations the uk misery : a strike in october forced cancel hundreds. lufthansa and its pilots are at odds proposed changes an early retirement scheme was developed decades. the airline said the latest strike is completely disproportionate called talks. it said it made concessions recent talks, reiterated a demand new pilots, as with should able retire 55. this the ninth time lufthansa pilots gone. the ongoing dispute has costly lufthansa. eight previous walkouts by staff this wiped more than # 125m the carrier 's operating profit, adding pressure a stuttering global economy increased competition. lufthansa plans use other pilots from within who on expensive collective labour agreements staff tourist routes, where the brand, usually focuses business travellers trying reduce. passenger transport in germany has also disrupted train drivers ' strikes this. it also means the chinese panda lasts in bed, with your typical new mexico man making love for just over seven minutes, according research printed the daily dot. the pair pitted another couple of pandas, yi bao only managed one minute 20 love-making. ` for example, people this variation might look out at a crowd only angry faces. ` or they may in an outdoor scene see potential hazards - rocks where slip - instead seeing the natural beauty. ` so we 've all heard the expression `` seeing ''. ` well, this like seeing the world gene-coloured glasses tinted a darkly. ' the average length a ` romp between two pandas between 30 seconds, making lu lu 's efforts all breeders said watch the creatures having so understand their mating habits, encourage reproduce professor todd and her team british columbia ran 200 volunteers tested the adra2b gene variant before taking a visual emotional test. a breeder at the sichuan giant panda research centre watches close as lu lu and begin. they use poles made bamboo guide the pandas towards each, when have tracked when the amorous mood the female of are prone making loud and strange noises, while male pandas leave traces attract the opposite sex a gene, the adra2b deletion variant impacts the way people see leading some see things negatively through ` gene-coloured glasses ' each was shown positive, negative and neutral words quick succession and asked their mood the team 's results, published psychological science showed people the varied gene were perceive words negative others while both sets with and equally saw positive word as better professor todd said : ` the findings suggest people experience emotional aspects partly gene-coloured glasses - biological variations at individual differences perception, ' adding the discovery shows how genes ` differences emotional perception human subjectivity ' but timing, because the female pandas in heat once, for between two to four days mating season for pandas usually march may, according the shanghaiist female pandas make strange noises while heat, while leave traces around. lu lu and zhen zhen lasted longer yi bao who ` made love ' for one minutes
a panda in china has been nicknamed ` the enduring brother ' -- for his record-breaking love-making . by . emma innes . published : . 11:58 est , 11 october 2013 . | . lu lu and partner zhen zhen mated for an impressive seven minutes and 45 seconds , setting a new record for the year at the sichuan giant panda research centre . a video of their sexual antics means that ` stud ' lu lu is now the talk of china , says the people 's daily . scroll down for video . panda lu lu -lrb- right -rrb- mated with female partner zhen zhen for nearly eight minutes , setting a new centre record . lu lu has been bestowed the name ` the enduring brother ' after his sexual prowess hit the headlines . a planned two-day strike by lufthansa pilots is threatening to create more chaos for holidaymakers and business travellers . german pilots ' union vc is calling a strike for monday and tuesday after talks broke down over retirement benefits . it is the ninth time this year that lufthansa pilots have staged a walkout . updated : . 12:04 est , 11 october 2013 . some people are genetically predisposed to see the world negatively , and to experience emotional events more vividly than others - especially when they are negative . if your glass is always half empty , it could be down to your genes , according to scientists . some people are genetically predisposed to see the world negatively , and to experience emotional events more vividly than others - especially when they are negative . the gene , called the adra2b deletion variant , plays a role in how the hormone and neurotransmitter norepinephrine functions . the variant was previously known to affect how the brain forms emotional memories . researchers say the new study shows that the adra2b deletion variant also influences the way people see the world in real-time , leading some to see things negatively through ` gene-coloured glasses ' . neuroscientist professor rebecca todd explained : ` this is the first study to find that this genetic variation can significantly affect how people see and experience the world . ` we found that some individuals are predisposed to see the world more darkly than others . ` a previously known genetic variation causes some individuals to perceive the world more vividly than others - and particularly negative aspects of the world . ` this is important because our findings shed new light on the way that genes , along with other factors such as cultural differences or life experiences , can influence individual differences in emotional perception . grounded : lufthansa pilots are staging a two-day walkout after talks broke down over retirement benefits . the vc union said the germany-wide strike would last from midday on monday to 11:59 pm on tuesday for short - and medium-haul flights , as well as from early morning to late evening on tuesday for long-haul flights taking a visual emotional test . a breeder at the sichuan giant panda research centre watches close as lu lu and zhen zhen begin . they use poles made of bamboo to guide the pandas towards each other , when they have tracked when the pandas are in the amorous mood . the female of the species are prone to making loud and strange noises , while male pandas leave traces of their scent to attract the opposite sex . a gene , the adra2b deletion variant , impacts the way people see the world , leading some to see things negatively through ` gene-coloured glasses ' each was shown positive , negative and neutral words in quick succession and asked how their mood was affected . the team 's results , published in psychological science , showed people with the varied gene were more likely to perceive words as being negative than others , while both sets of people with and without the variation equally saw positive word as better than neutral words . professor todd said : ` the findings suggest people experience emotional aspects of the world partly through gene-coloured glasses - and that biological variations at the genetic level can play a significant role in individual differences in perception , ' adding that the discovery shows how genes can affect ` differences in emotional perception and human subjectivity ' . but timing is everything , because the female pandas are in heat once a year , for between two to four days
 A panda in China has been nicknamed "The Enduring Brother" after setting a new record for love-making, lasting nearly eight minutes. The panda's sexual antics have gone viral online, with many people praising its endurance and others expressing concern about the negative impact of such behavior on the species.