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,.....»»
Being social generates larger genomes in snapping shrimp
In an article scheduled to publish in PNAS, on June 7, 2021, a team of researchers led by Columbia University's Dustin R. Rubenstein, a Professor of Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Biology, found that within the same genus of marine snapping shr.....»»
Beneficial arthropods find winter sanctuary in uncultivated field edges, study finds
Many species of ground-dwelling beetles, ladybugs, hoverflies, damsel bugs, spiders and parasitic wasps kill and eat pest species that routinely plague farmers, including aphids and corn rootworm larvae and adults. But the beneficial arthropods that.....»»
Partners in crime: Agricultural pest relies on bacteria to overcome plant defenses
Although insect larvae may seem harmless to humans, they can be extremely dangerous to the plant species that many of them feed on, and some of those plant species are important as agricultural crops. Although plants cannot simply flee from danger li.....»»
PUNCH mission passes important milestone
On May 20, 2021, the Polarimeter to UNify the Corona and Heliosphere (PUNCH) mission achieved an important milestone, passing NASA's Preliminary Design Review (PDR) of its spacecraft and payload experiments. Southwest Research Institute is leading PU.....»»
Distinctive white stripes in clownfish form at different rates depending on their sea anemone hosts
Charismatic clownfish, the coral reef fish made famous by the film "Finding Nemo," are instantly recognizable by their white stripes. These stripes, which scientists call bars, appear as clownfish mature from larvae into adults in a process called me.....»»
Marelli forms e-axle JV with supplier Punch
The joint venture, named Marelli Electric Powertrain Strasbourg, will bolster both companies as they seek to supply integrated systems to the EV market......»»
Baby mantis shrimp don"t pull their punches
Mantis shrimp don't need baby food. They start their life as ferocious predators who know how to throw a lethal punch......»»
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,.....»»
The best fighting games for Xbox One
Punch, kick, dodge, and fly as you engage high-fantasy combatants, comic book superheroes, and MMA fighters. Here are the best fighting games for Xbox One......»»
Nokia 5.4 vs. Motorola Moto G Power (2021): Budget battleground
The Nokia 5.4 is another budget Android that aims to punch above its weight. We find out how it stacks up against the similarly priced Motorola Moto G Power......»»
Mini-PC review: The Ryzen 5 Pro 2500U-powered Minisforum UM250
Ryzen 5, 16GiB RAM, 256GB SSD, dual Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6, and more for under $500. Enlarge / This tiny PC's Ryzen 5 Pro 2500U is a couple generations out of date—but it's inexpensive, and it still packs a serious punch. (credit: Jim Salter) Min.....»»
Ant Group cut down to size in latest blow for Jack Ma"s business empire
Jack Ma's business empire just suffered a one-two punch as China continues to tighten the screws on its tech champions......»»
Samsung finally spills the beans on its upgraded SmartTag+, launching April 16
While the Apple world waits for the Cupertino-based company to finally launch the rumored AirTags, Samsung already beat them to the punch. Alongside the Galaxy S21 family of devices, Samsung introduced the Galaxy SmartTags. These aren’t too dis.....»»
Et Tu, Signal?
Software developer Stephen Diehl on Signal's move to introduce support for cryptocurrency: Many technologists viscerally felt yesterday's announcement as a punch to the gut when we heard that the Signal messaging app was bundling an embedded cryptocu.....»»
Human activities sound an alarm for sea life
Humans have altered the ocean soundscape by drowning out natural noises relied upon by many marine animals, from shrimp to sharks......»»
US sanctions are squeezing Huawei, but for how long?
Huawei's growth slowed in 2020, as it had trouble securing the state-of-the-art chips. Enlarge (credit: Barcroft Media | Getty Images) Huawei, the crown jewel of China’s tech industry, is reeling from a financial one-two punch delivered by U.....»»
NASA Has a Plan To Punch An Asteroid With a Spaceship To Protect Earth
A new NASA mission, called the Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) mission due for launch this summer, aims to launch a spaceship that will directly punch an asteroid. Motherboard reports: The mission's target is an asteroid system called Didymos.....»»
This Dell XPS 13 deal might be a mistake – $700 off right now!
This is Dell’s Mighty Mouse: the smallest offering in the XPS laptop series, the Dell XPS 13 packs at punch......»»
Star Wars: The Bad Batch trailer arrives ahead of May the Fourth launch
Today's trailer follows massive cast announcement for Disney+'s Obi-Wan. This week's one-two Disney+ news punch revolves around Star Wars—a PB-and-choc combo of TV series that has so far paid off richly, especially after the shaky conclu.....»»
New rules to protect turtles from shrimp nets postponed
New rules designed to keep endangered and threatened sea turtles from drowning in some inshore shrimp nets are being postponed, and federal regulators are considering whether to expand the rules, officials said Tuesday......»»