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,.....»»
Alluring larvae: Competition to attract fish drives species diversity among freshwater mussels
North America's freshwater mussels are both impressively diverse and highly imperiled. Nearly 300 species occur in the United States and Canada, and up to 40 species of the hard-shelled bottom dwellers can be found on a single stretch of a clean, swi.....»»
It"s time to dig into everything that happens in the "Eternals" post-credits scenes
Eternals doesn't spend a lot of time thinking about the wider Marvel Cinematic Universe, but the inevitable one-two punch of mid- and post-credits scenes raises some intriguing possibilities for the future of Phase Four. Much has been said about the.....»»
High-oil corn packs punch for pigs, new research reveals
A new high-oil corn product offers greater amino acid and energy digestibility in growing pigs, according to new research from the University of Illinois......»»
The iPhone 14 may keep its distinctive notch for yet another year despite rumors
Countering rumors of a notch-less iPhone 14, a new report claims that Apple plans to shrink the notch further rather than opting for a hole-punch display......»»
Lunar samples returned by Chang’e-5 tell of recent volcanism
"Recent" is relative—the samples are roughly two billion years old. Enlarge / An electron micrograph of some of the volcanic material returned by the Chang'e 5 mission. (credit: Beijing SHRIMP Center, Institute of Geology, CAGS).....»»
Ghost Of Tsushima Director’s Cut Update 2.11 Fixes Remote Play Issue And More
The Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut update 2.11 patch notes have been confirmed by Sucker Punch. Find out more details here. The post Ghost Of Tsushima Director’s Cut Update 2.11 Fixes Remote Play Issue And More appeared first on PlayStation U.....»»
Spanish volcano still packs a punch 5 days after eruption
A volcano in Spain's Canary Islands kept nerves on edge Friday for a fifth day since it erupted, producing loud explosions, a huge ash cloud and cracking open a new fissure that spewed out more fiery molten rock......»»
Are domesticated oysters less prepared for climate change?
Pacific oyster faming is a multi-billion dollar industry, but there are strong concerns about the ability of oyster larvae to develop properly and survive in future ocean acidification scenarios. A recent study from University of Gothenburg shows tha.....»»
Researchers translate insect defense chemicals into eerie sounds
Sawfly larvae protect themselves by secreting cocktails of unpleasant, volatile chemicals intended to repel predators, particularly ants. Researchers can assess the effectiveness of these defenses by staging meetups, so-called bioassays, between prey.....»»
Genetic resource could be used to protect farm-raised kuruma shrimp from disease
New research from the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST) and Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology has resulted in a useful genetic resource on the kuruma shrimp. These are one of the largest species of.....»»
Ghost of Tsushima: How to transfer PS4 save data to the Director’s Cut
Sucker Punch makes it easy to transfer your PS4 Ghost of Tsushima save data over to Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut. Here's how to do it and why you should......»»
Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut: Reflections, both literal and physical
Not worth the tech upgrade alone, but the story is a thoughtful character study. PS4 uses light haze. [credit: Sucker Punch Productions.....»»
Mealworm farming company Beta Hatch raises $10M
Last time I was in Hong Kong, a startup gave me a jar of mealworms as a snack. They were crunchy and a bit odd looking (as one might expect from a jar full of baked larvae). They really didn’t offer much in the way of flavor, though, so maybe suppl.....»»
Black soldier fly larvae can replace soybean meal in growing pigs
Black soldier fly larvae (BSF) can replace soybean meal (SBM) as protein source in the diet for growing pigs. That was discovered by a multidisciplinary research team of Wageningen University and Research (WUR) and Leiden University, the Netherlands......»»
One insect species introduced decades ago to a small island had an effect on several insect populations
Larvae of the Glanville fritillary butterfly, Melitaea cinxia, were introduced to the island of Sottunga in the Åland Islands, Finland, in 1991. The original research project for which this introduction was aimed failed. However, although the island.....»»
Cosmic rays help supernovae explosions pack a bigger punch
The final stage of cataclysmic explosions of dying massive stars, called supernovae, could pack an up to six times bigger punch on the surrounding interstellar gas with the help of cosmic rays, according to a new study led by researchers at the Unive.....»»
A promising two-punch therapy for Langerhans cell histiocytosis
A novel combination therapy resulted in a significant decrease of disease burden in an animal model of LCH......»»
Wyze Cordless Vacuum Review: Packs a budget-friendly punch
Why spend a fortune on a Dyson when you can find a vacuum that works equally as good? This is one of them......»»
Parasites manipulate praying mantis"s polarized-light perception, causing it to jump into water
Researchers have revealed that praying mantis (mantids) infected with parasitic hairworms are attracted to horizontally polarized light that is strongly reflected off the surface of water, which causes them to enter the water. In a world-first, these.....»»
The origins of farming insects
A beetle bores a tree trunk to build a gallery in the wood in order to protect its lay. As it digs the tunnel, it spreads ambrosia fungal spores that will feed the larvae. When these bore another tree, the adult beetles will be the transmission vecto.....»»