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,.....»»
Anatomy of a superorganism: Ant pupae secrete fluid as "milk" to nurture young larvae
Life in an ant colony is a symphony of subtle interactions between insects acting in concert, more like cells in tissue than independent organisms bunking in a colony. Now, researchers have discovered a previously unknown social interaction that unit.....»»
Plastic additives found to contaminate the sea and selectively harm corals" reproductive processes
A new study by Tel Aviv University and the Interuniversity Institute for Marine Sciences in Eilat examined the effect of plastic additives on the reproductive process and larvae development of corals and other organisms commonly found in the coral re.....»»
The first SLS launch caused damage to the launch pad. How bad was it?
When you test launch the most powerful rocket ever successfully flown, there's bound to be some collateral damage. With 8.8 million pounds of thrust at liftoff, NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) packs a mighty punch (the Saturn V, which carried astron.....»»
Secretion secrets revealed: Pathogen effector characterization for a devastating plant disease
Sometimes the most niche plant pathogens pack the greatest punch. Such is the case for the Florida citrus industry, which has seen a 70% decline in its orange production since the introduction of Huanglongbing (citrus greening) in 2005......»»
Musk says he was focused on reviving Tesla, defends $55 billion pay
Tesla CEO said he would not accept a pay plan that required him to punch a clock or commit certain hours to Tesla. "I pretty much work all the time," he said......»»
Insects with radical metamorphosis found to have two embryo-like stages
Skoltech researchers have shown genes involved in embryonic development to be at work in pupation—the drastic transformation that butterflies and some other insects undergo as their larvae mature. The discovery furthers our understanding of the pup.....»»
Extinct but newly discovered: Germany"s oldest freshwater shrimp
An international team of researchers led by the Museum für Naturkunde Berlin has described Germany's first fossil freshwater shrimp species in the journal Scientific Reports. Most shrimps love marine habitats, but this 48-million-year-old fossilized.....»»
High-speed video captures how cannibalistic mosquito larvae snag their prey
Two species launch their heads like a harpoon; a third relies on tail sweeps. Enlarge / Mosquito larvae under a microscope. Certain predatory species feed on the larvae of their rival mosquito species. (credit: Boonyakiat Chaloem.....»»
Tentacles from giant sea anemones reveal new genetic insights
Despite the long, dangerous journey depicted in Pixar's "Finding Nemo," clownfish (and other species of anemonefish) are, in real life, deeply attached to their underwater homes. As young larvae, anemonefish choose a giant sea anemone—tentacled cre.....»»
"Non-essential" building block proves vital to a healthy protein diet
A "non-essential" amino acid—so-called because the body can make it from other nutrients—can act as a nutritional cue to guide the body's responses to a low-protein diet, a RIKEN-led team has found in a study on fruit fly larvae. If a similar con.....»»
The Midnight Club review: an earnest YA horror adventure
The Midnight Club might be Mike Flanagan's weakest Netflix show to date, but it still packs quite a punch......»»
Dropping water levels and rising salinity push Great Salt Lake to brink of ecosystem collapse
Great Salt Lake is well known for being salty, but record-low water levels driven by high water usage and several years of drought may soon make it too salty for even the brine shrimp that have made it a home. The lake provides an important source of.....»»
Harpoon heads, sweeping tails: How predatory mosquito larvae capture prey
With striking high-speed video footage, scientists have for the first time detailed how predatory mosquito larvae attack and capture prey in aquatic habitats. Published today in the Annals of the Entomological Society of America, this new research sh.....»»
Anker’s new Soundcore Liberty 4 beat AirPods to the punch with built-in heart rate sensor, more
Today, Anker is expanding its Soundcore lineup with a new pair of flagship earbuds. Arriving with a respectable feature set to take on the like of AirPods Pro, Anker is beating Apple to the punch by launching the new Soundcore Liberty 4 with built-i.....»»
Creative’s Katana V2X PC soundbar promises the same sound in a smaller footprint
The Katana V2X is a smaller PC soundbar than its well-received counterpart, but Creative claims it still packs a punch......»»
Symbiotic bacteria protect beetle larvae from pathogens
Lagria beetles have developed unusual physical traits to protect their progeny: Small invaginations on the backs of the larvae are inhabited by defensive bacteria......»»
Ian reaches major hurricane status, will be a historic storm for Florida
Surge, winds, rainfall—unfortunately, Hurricane Ian is going to pack quite a punch. Enlarge / As of 5:50 am ET on Tuesday, Hurricane Ian had nearly traversed the island of Cuba. (credit: NOAA) Hurricane Ian continued to inte.....»»
Fish can help in the search for multiple sclerosis drugs
The zebrafish should be known to many aquarium enthusiasts, mainly because of its striking pigmentation. However, the characteristic black-blue stripes, to which the animal owes its name, only form over time. Its eyelash-sized larvae, on the other ha.....»»
2023 Alpina XB7 Gives BMW"s Luxury SUV A Hybrid Punch
German automaker BMW and fellow Deutsche auto tuner Alpina have unveiled the 2023 Alpina XB7, a souped-up and more hardcore variant of BMW's X7 SUV. German automaker.....»»
The best sex toy deals as of Sept. 14: Le Wand, Satisfyer, Magic Wand, and more
UPDATE: Sep. 14, 2022, 12:00 p.m. EDT This story has been updated to include the latest sale prices and availability on sex toys. The We-Vibe Tango is a bullet vibe that packs a punch — $55 $79 (save $24)The Satisfyer Pro 2 is one of the.....»»