Mantis shrimp larvae punch just like mom and dad
Adult mantis shrimp pack an explosive punch that can split water, but no crustacean emerges fully formed. Minute larvae can undergo six or seven transformations before emerging as fully developed adults and limbs and maneuvers develop over time. So,.....»»
A fire brigade against mosquitoes: New technology can protect against the spread of tropical diseases
The warm season in Europe marks the beginning of the high season for mosquitoes. While they and their larvae serve as prey for many animals and thus play an important role in the ecosystem, humans find the small bloodsuckers rather annoying. Meanwhil.....»»
Meta beats Apple to the mixed-reality punch with $499 Quest 3 coming this fall
Quest 2's starting price is also going back down to $299. The Quest 3 will be backward compatible with all Quest 2 games. [credit:.....»»
Understanding crop pest evolution may boost biocontrol
The Egyptian cotton leafworm (Spodoptera littoralis) is a pest species in France. It is found throughout the Mediterranean Basin as well as in Africa and the Middle East. Moth larvae are extremely polyphagous and cause damage to diverse crop species.....»»
Watch Apple’s iPhone recycling robot Daisy punch out screws, freeze batteries, and more
Last year, we got a close look at the iPhone recycling robot Daisy. With over 2 billion iPhones sold worldwide, figuring out how to scale recycling smartphones efficiently is a major part of Apple’s plan to be carbon neutral by 2030. Now a new beh.....»»
Study shows cigarette butts leak deadly toxins into the environment
Cigarette filters are the world's most common form of litter. Researchers from the University of Gothenburg can now show that the filters leak thousands of toxins and plastic fibers that are toxic to aquatic larvae. The researchers are therefore call.....»»
Scientists find molecule responsible for the bright white coloring of Pacific cleaner shrimp
An international team of molecular chemists, physicists and nanomolecular scientists has found the molecule responsible for the bright, white-colored stripes sported by the Pacific cleaner shrimp. The study is published in Nature Photonics. Diederik.....»»
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 review: the comeback GPU
The RTX 4070 packs a lot of punch considering its price, but it's ray tracing and DLSS 3 that make the difference......»»
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 review: the comeback kid
The RTX 4070 packs a lot of punch considering its price, but it's ray tracing and DLSS 3 that make the difference......»»
Young black rockfish affected by marine heat wave but not always for the worse, research shows
Larvae produced by black rockfish, a linchpin of the West Coast commercial fishing industry for the past eight decades, fared better during two recent years of unusually high ocean temperatures than had been feared, new research by Oregon State Unive.....»»
An epigenetic fingerprint as proof of origin for chicken, shrimp and salmon
Free-range organic chicken or factory farming? Scientists at the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) have developed a new detection method that can reveal such differences in husbandry. The so-called epigenetic method is based on the analysis of the.....»»
In the tropics, woody vines may make lightning more deadly for forests
Many tropical forests are experiencing increases in lightning and lianas, thanks in part to global change. This one-two punch is likely causing an increase in the death of small trees, which could lead to shifts in composition of tropical forests and.....»»
Hands-on: Sonos’ next-gen Era 300 speaker packs an impressive punch
Sonos has just introduced a brand new product line with the release of the Era 300. We have been seeing leaks and renders about this product for months, but now we were able to get some hands-on time with it. Let me tell you, while it’s not perfec.....»»
Researchers develop a shrimp authenticity test
Diners with discerning tastes may be keen to order an entrée featuring shrimp harvested from the waters of the Atlantic. Or perhaps they prefer a Pacific crustacean......»»
Some bugs live in water as larvae: Now there is a database to track these semi-aquatic insects
From water to air: we only know many flying insects as adults, but many of them have their first life stages in the water. The larvae of mayflies, for example, spend almost a year in the shallow shore zones of standing waters before they come ashore.....»»
Researcher aims to assess ripple effects of rodent disease
Mice, voles and other rodents are small, but as carriers of disease, they can pack a mighty punch......»»
Punch actor Jordan Oosterhof on becoming a boxer and working with Tim Roth
Digital Trends talked with actor Jordan Oosterhof about working with MCU actor Tim Roth and playing a boxer in the new movie, Punch......»»
These juvenile snapping shrimp have the fastest claws in the sea
They can snap their claws at accelerations on par with a bullet shot from a gun. Juvenile snapping shrimp now hold the acceleration record for a repeatable body movement underwater. They can snap their claws at accelerations on par w.....»»
2023 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Review: Making Value A Virtue
Nothing quite matches Volkswagen's Jetta GLI for fun on a budget. While the Civic Si, Integra and Elantra N may be newer, this VW packs an affordable punch. Noth.....»»
The Overwatch 2 One-Punch Man collab has revealed some weird lore
Blizzard has revealed the third One Punch Man collab skin, and this time it's Kiriko that's getting special treatment......»»
Realme’s Upcoming Phone Mimics the iPhone’s Dynamic Island
Realme calls its version the "Mini Capsule," which turns the phone's hole punch camera cut-out into a hub for notifications, and other device information. The post Realme’s Upcoming Phone Mimics the iPhone’s Dynamic Island first appeared on Phand.....»»