Mosquitoes might be attracted to certain colors
There's no question that finding yourself covered in mosquito bites quickly takes the shine off a pleasant summer evening. But mosquitoes are more than a nuisance. They're also the deadliest creatures on Earth, owing to the diseases they spread......»»
Biologists discover that rising temperature accelerates aging in mosquitoes, weakening their immune systems
A study published January 10, 2024 in PLOS Pathogens found that mosquitoes age more quickly when temperatures are higher. This aging, in turn, weakens the mosquito immune system and makes them more likely to get infected with disease. Because global.....»»
Researchers discover molecular mechanism that influences the symmetrical shape of the style
Humans are attracted to symmetry: in our buildings, our gardens, in our potential partners. For plants, the symmetrical shapes of organs are a matter of survival because the form directly impacts the function......»»
Animals see the world in different colors than humans: New camera reveals what this looks like
If you've ever wished you could see the world though the eyes of another animal, we have good news for you. We also wondered about that and, being scientists who specialize in color vision, have created a solution: a camera system and software packag.....»»
The Switch 2 Might Ditch OLED Technology for its Display
This might come as a disappointment for some, given that OLED displays typically feature more vibrant colors and richer contrast levels. The post The Switch 2 Might Ditch OLED Technology for its Display appeared first on Phandroid. While i.....»»
Will Apple Release New iPhone 15 Colors?
The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro have been on shelves for several months now, but we continue to get questions about color options. Buyers want to know if Apple will release new colors for the flagship devices. Nothing is official, but history says we.....»»
Silica may influence microbial communities in hydrothermal fields
In recent years, the hydrothermal alteration of olivine has attracted the attention of geologists, biologists, and chemists. It significantly influences the physical and chemical properties of the oceanic lithosphere, and it plays an important role f.....»»
Astrophysical jet caught in a "speed trap"
The science fiction author Arthur C. Clarke selected his own seven wonders of the world in a BBC television series in 1997. The only astronomical object he included was SS 433. It had attracted attention already in the late 1970s due to its X-ray emi.....»»
Hear the otherworldly sounds of interacting galaxies with this Hubble sonification
Hubble scientists have created a sonification of interacting galaxy pair Arp 140, translating the colors and brightness of the image into sound......»»
Sparrows uniquely adapted to Bay Area marshes are losing their uniqueness
The temperate climate of the San Francisco Bay Area has always attracted immigrants—animals and humans—that have had unpredictable impacts on those already living in the area......»»
Closing the green gap: A cubic III-nitride active layer with 32% internal quantum efficiency
Color mixing is the process of combining two or more colors: red and green make yellow, blue and red make purple, red and green and blue make white. This process of mixing colors is the basis for the future of solid-state lighting. While currently wh.....»»
Open-source camera and software system captures animal-view videos with more than 90% accuracy
A new camera system allows ecologists and filmmakers to produce videos that accurately replicate the colors that different animals see in natural settings, Vera Vasas at the University of Sussex, UK, and colleagues from the Hanley Color Lab at George.....»»
Protein from mosquitoes could help control dengue virus infection
NUS scientists have revealed the structure and function of a pupal cuticle protein found in the exoskeleton—a hard covering that supports and protects the bodies of some types of invertebrate animals, especially arthropods—of Aedes aegypti mosqui.....»»
Will Apple Release a New iPhone 15 Color?
The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro have been on shelves for several months now, but we continue to get questions about color options. Specifically, buyers want to know if Apple will release new colors for the flagship devices. Nothing is official, but h.....»»
These are Samsung’s secret colors for the Galaxy S24
Similar to years past, the Galaxy S24 comes in a few exclusive colors that you'll only find on Samsung's website. And this year, they look phenomenal......»»
DJI Mic 2 bundles are officially here, with new colors
Today DJI announced standalone versions of its Mic 2 wireless audio system, an overall upgrade from the previous generation that release just a few years ago. While we already saw this initially release along side the Pocket 3, the new standalone ver.....»»
Study finds carbon released during macroalgal growth has significant sequestration potential
Macroalgae are the most productive plants in coastal ecosystems. They have attracted worldwide interest due to their ability to sequester carbon. The growth of macroalgae can produce significant amounts of particulate organic carbon (POC), but it is.....»»
New research deciphers biomineralization mechanism
Many organisms can produce minerals or mineralized tissue. A well-known example is nacre, which is used in jewelry because of its iridescent colors. Chemically speaking, its formation begins with a mollusk extracting calcium and carbonate ions from w.....»»
Rogue Amoeba says it’s about to get ‘dramatically’ easier to install apps like Audio Hijack
It’s about to get significantly easier to install Rogue Amoeba apps like Audio Hijack on your Mac. As spotted by Jason Snell at Six Colors, Rogue Amoeba CEO Paul Kafasis dropped this news in a blog post recapping 2023. more….....»»
What Colors Will the Galaxy S24 Come In?
Planning to buy a Samsung Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, or Galaxy S24 Ultra? Curious the color options? Well, thanks to a huge leak, we now know what to expect. We’ve still got a few days to go before Samsung officially unveils the new Galaxy S24 se.....»»
Analyzing the extreme drought in eastern China in 2022 and its future risk
Eastern China was hit by an extreme drought in summer 2022 that caused severe economic and agricultural damage. The event has attracted a great deal of attention not only because of its severe intensity and huge social impacts but also because it is.....»»