Brown recluse spider: Fact vs. fiction and tips for prevention
Any spider can disturb a quiet night or a daytime chore around the house.
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May 31, 2023
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News tagged with insects
Bacteria are vital for the diversity and survival of insects, shows new study
Insects are crucial for biodiversity and among the most successful species on the planet. However, until now, it has been unclear how they could exploit such a diversity of food sources. According to a recent study published ...
Ecology
May 29, 2023
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Could wildflowers and bug hotels help avert an insect apocalypse? We just don't know—yet
Insects are in rapid decline. One study found the global total is falling by 2.5% a year, with insect species going extinct eight times faster than mammals, birds and reptiles.
Plants & Animals
May 25, 2023
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Theoretical biologists uncover novel mechanism for flight control in fruit flies
Researchers at the Institute for Theoretical Biology at Humboldt Universität have solved a long-standing mathematical puzzle about the emergence of electrical activity patterns during insect flight. Together with colleagues ...
Plants & Animals
May 25, 2023
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Researchers clarify neuronal function that prevents insects from producing eggs in winter
Dormancy is a survival strategy for many organisms that involves suppressing development and reproduction for a period of time to reduce energy consumption in unfavorable environments. In some insects, reproductive dormancy ...
Plants & Animals
May 23, 2023
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Electronic noses sniff out volatile organic compounds
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are chemicals emitted as gases that can have adverse health effects. They are often found in paints, pharmaceuticals, and refrigerants, among other common products, but they can also act ...
General Physics
May 23, 2023
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Butterfly behavior shows ways to protect natural habitats in a rapidly changing world
Natural landscapes are continually transformed to make room for agricultural and urban developments—often at the expense of important habitats and species.
Plants & Animals
May 22, 2023
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A new tool for deforestation detection
Every second, the planet loses a stretch of forest equivalent to a football field due to logging, fires, insect infestation, disease, wind, drought, and other factors. In a recently published study, researchers from the U.S. ...
Earth Sciences
May 18, 2023
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Biodiversity discovery: Unknown species ('dark taxa') drive insect diversity
Biodiversity loss ranks among the top three risks to humanity, as stated in the 2023 World Economic Forum Global Risks Report. Understanding biodiversity's basic building blocks is essential to monitor changes, identify influencing ...
Plants & Animals
May 18, 2023
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Deficiency causes rare tropical plant to develop appetite for meat
Under certain circumstances, a rare tropical plant develops into a carnivore. A research team from the universities of Hannover and Würzburg has now deciphered the mechanism responsible for this.
Plants & Animals
May 16, 2023
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