which can cause water problems. Some Mantises may require a chiller to survive. Mantis Shrimp can't stand strong lights as it will cause shell rot and moulting problems. It also requires good flow to prevent shell disease and preferably a protein skimmer. Smashers that live above 10 meters ...
The bug-inspired robot designed by M. Ravi Shankar's Lab. Credit: University of Pittsburgh These ancient creatures can squeeze through the tiniest cracks, fit snugly into tight spaces and survive in harsh environments: There aren't many spaces that are off-limits to an insect. That's why re...
University of Pittsburgh Engineers Create Insect-Inspired Robots That Can Monitor Hard-to-Reach Spots. These ancient creatures can squeeze through the tiniest cracks, fit snugly into tight spaces and survive in harsh environments: There aren’t many spaces that are off-limits to an insect. That’...
These specific 'chromatic adaptor' genes are abundant in ocean dwellingSynechococcus- enabling these colour-shifting microorganisms to change their pigment content in order to survive and photosynthesise in ocean waters, especially when the light quality changes from blue to green. Professor Scanlan comme...