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,.....»»
Wasps harness power of pitcher plants in first-ever observed defense strategy
As the saying goes, "When life gives you lemons, turn that tartness into little translucent balls in which to grow your young." At least, that's how the saying goes for a tiny insect called a cynipid wasp, whose larvae were recently discovered induci.....»»
Young snapping shrimps" tiny claws accelerate in water like a bullet
When it comes to a quick draw, few creatures outgun adult snapping shrimp (Alpheus heterochaelis). They stun passing fish and foes with a simple click of a spring-loaded claw, which squirts a high-speed jet that rips through the water, producing a va.....»»
Can technology clean up the shrimp farming business?
Shrimp farming has been criticised for causing environmental damage - can tech clean it up?.....»»
Prawn larvae found to hide their dark eyes with a light-manipulating material
A team of researchers from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, the University of Cambridge, the Interuniversity Institute for Marine Sciences and the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur reports that transparent prawn larvae (and many other sea crea.....»»
The Secret to Bruce Lee’s Superhuman One-Inch Punch
Martial arts moves can seem magical, but maybe they just display a mastery of physics......»»
Fish don"t dither: A new study investigates danger-evasion tactics
Decisions are difficult. Humans often find themselves deliberating between multiple conflicting alternatives, or frustratingly fixated upon a single option. When faced with a threat, zebrafish larvae don't have that luxury. The direction they take to.....»»
Mexican jumping beans exhibit diffusive motion, study finds
A pair of physicists at Seattle University has found that the path taken by Mexican jumping beans is random and benefits the moth larvae they contain. Devon McKee and Pasha Tabatabai became curious about the movements of Mexican jumping beans and dec.....»»
Study: Mexican jumping beans use random walk strategy to find shade
It's not the fastest strategy, but it maximizes the likelihood of success. Enlarge / Mexican jumping beans are actually seed pods from a shrub native to Mexico with moth larvae living inside. (credit: Devon McKee and A. Pasha Tab.....»»
Worries loom for used-car market
Many dealers say high retail prices and rising interest rates create a one-two punch that will further discourage consumers concerned about affordability and potentially shut more of them out of the used-vehicle market......»»
Mac mini M2 packs a performance punch for under $600
The just-released Mac mini looks unexciting from the exterior with its years-old design — but don't let that fool you. This unassuming Mac is a steal with surprising performance.The new Mac mini comes with an M2 or M2 Pro processorIt's hard to comp.....»»
The best small phones for 2023
In a world of giant handsets, some of the smallest phones can still pack a punch. We take a look at the best small phones you can buy in 2023......»»
The best small phones in 2023: our 7 favorite phones for tiny hands
In a world of giant handsets, some of the smallest phones can still pack a punch. We take a look at the best small phones you can buy in 2023......»»
Aggressive shrimp and surprising predators make life tough for spanner crabs
For years, fishers have suspected sharks of stealing their spanner crab catch. Now a University of the Sunshine Coast study has cleared sharks and instead uncovered three unexpected culprits taking a bite out of Australia's commercial crab industry......»»
How soldier fly larvae could reduce food waste
They say an army marches on its stomach, but an army of soldier fly larvae mashes food waste into compost. New work in the International Journal of Environment and Waste Management could help in the fight to mitigate the growing problem of food waste.....»»
Comet impacts could bring ingredients for life to Europa"s ocean
Comet strikes on Jupiter's moon Europa could help transport critical ingredients for life found on the moon's surface to its hidden ocean of liquid water—even if the impacts don't punch completely through the moon's icy shell......»»
Plastic pollution kills sea urchin larvae, shows study
Sea urchin larvae raised in high levels of plastic pollution die due to developmental abnormalities, new research shows......»»
Life in action: Researchers capture 3D cellular dynamics across whole organism
Researchers have shown that a new microscopy technique can capture dynamic 3D images of an entire zebrafish larvae while maintaining cellular resolution in all three dimensions. By giving scientists an unprecedented view of how cells interact in thei.....»»
Researchers introduce method of coloring microscopic coral larvae to aid tracking for conservation and reef restoration
A new, low-cost staining method enables visual tracking of coral larvae as they disperse and settle in coral reefs, according to a study by Christopher Doropoulos and George Roff at CSIRO Oceans & Atmosphere, Australia, published December 6 in PLOS B.....»»
The ingenious way that marsh grass shrimp reduce drag while swimming
The shrimp flexes its legs on the recovery stroke and keeps them close together. This is how a free-swimming marsh grass shrimp (Palaemonetes vulgaris) moves forward using metachronal locomotion to reduce drag. Marsh grass shrimp (P.....»»
Here’s how marsh grass shrimp reduce drag while swimming
The shrimp flexes its legs on the recovery stroke and keeps them close together. This is how a free-swimming marsh grass shrimp (Palaemonetes vulgaris) moves forward using metachronal locomotion to reduce drag. Marsh grass shrimp (P.....»»