Male insects carrying venom proteins transferred these to disease-spreading females, reducing their lifespan and providing a pest control method. Why Do Some People Get Drunk Faster Than Others? Laura Tran, PhD|Jan 13, 2025|2min read Genetics and tolerance shake up how alcohol affects each person...
prey on insects that we don’t get along with, and to be movers and shakers for Earth’s ecosystems. It’s hard to imagine a world without insects. That’s why news reports in recent months warning of an “insect apocalypse” sparked widespread alarm. These articles, which were based on...
Since ancient times, humans have been fascinated by the intricate interactions between insects and plants. The interactions represent some of the most complex evolutionary processes, driving diversification in both groups. The molecular dialogues … ...
View all news Calls for papers Molecular Dialogues Between Insects and Plants Guest editors: Yazhou Chen, Jiancai Li Since ancient times, humans have been fascinated by the intricate interactions between insects and plants. The interactions represent some of the most complex evolutionary processes, driv...
Robotic insects that fly in teams to lift objects Apr 19, 2023 | Intelligent Systems and Robotics To make swarms of honeybee-sized robots, researchers propose new design and fabrication methods to cut down on time and resources. Eye tracker allows users to control robotic arm Apr 11, 2023...
Insects and th... Darwin's Black Box 01 October 2005 | Mustafa Akyol | Issue 52 (October - December 2005) Over since the publication of On the Origin of Species by Charles Darwin in 1859, his theory of natural selection has been a matter of debate. The ... Constant Change and ...
News & Views|03 January 2025 Light-driven actuator with high output power density inspired by insect wings An actuator that mimics the actions of muscles in wings of insects by a constant stream of light as its power source provides a high output power for powering rapid motions of robots. ...
Scientists create textiles with just the right weave and yarn to keep biting insects at bay. News & Views|11 September 2024 Future optoelectronics unlocked by ‘doping’ strategy A family of semiconductors known as perovskites has great promise for use in optoelectronic devices. A much-needed strat...
Nov. 18, 2024 — The history of a major animal group, composed of millions of species of insects, arachnids, and nemotodes, has been elusive -- until now. A team has now identified the oldest known ecdysozoan in the fossil record and the only one from the ... Latest...
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