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......»»
Portugal"s tech boom challenged by tax change
Portugal's government plans to remove a key tax benefit that has attracted thousands of tax workers......»»
Tiny networks intertwine to mimic design of bird colors
The bright plumage of birds is often a feast for the eyes, but it has been a headache for scientists who have struggled to recreate the photonic nanostructures that generate those colors in the lab......»»
Do or dye: Synthetic colors in wastewater pose a threat to food chains worldwide
Dyes widely used in the textile, food and pharmaceutical industries pose a pressing threat to plant, animal and human health, as well as natural environments around the world, a new study has found......»»
Online Safety Bill: divisive internet rules become law
The legislation requires firms to remove illegal content but has attracted privacy concerns......»»
Online Safety Bill: Beefed up internet rules become law
The legislation requires firms to remove illegal content but has attracted privacy concerns......»»
A high-quality Bougainvillea genome helps to explore evolutionary history of a pigment biosynthetic pathway
Bougainvillea, a widely appreciated ornamental shrub, originates from South America and stands out due to its vibrant bract colors, which are believed to result from betalain accumulation. Although Bougainvillea has important ornamental and prophylac.....»»
Study elucidates evolution of mosquitoes and their hosts
Researchers at North Carolina State University and global collaborators have mapped the mosquito's tree of life, a major step toward understanding important traits, such as how the insects choose their hosts, feed on blood and spread disease. The fin.....»»
Improving luminescence efficiency and thermal stability of NIR-emitting phosphors
Near-infrared (NIR)-emitting phosphor-converted light-emitting diodes (pc-LEDs) have attracted attention in emerging technology fields such as night-vision and bio-imaging. Currently, the development of NIR-emitting pc-LEDs has encountered a bottlene.....»»
Paint that can change colors? The skin of an octopus holds the key, researchers say
When you think of an octopus, you might be envious of its eight limbs. After all, there's a lot to be done with eight arms. But scientists are a bit more interested in something else: its skin......»»
2024 Cadillac LYRIQ Overview
The LYRIQ is an attractive electric SUV from Cadillac that recently made its debut. Now in its second model year, the 2024 LYRIQ arrives with new trim options, more colors to customize the EV’s exterior, and a lower starting price. Another Exciting.....»»
Q&A: How much of a threat is the spotted lanternfly?
It might sport some Terp colors, but a new invasive species that's just been found on campus isn't worth cheering for......»»
You can ride up to 50 miles on this eBike, now $900
The BirdBike eBike, in V-Frame or A-Frame varieties and multiple colors, is on sale for $899.97. That's 60% off the bike's regular price of $2,299.99. TL;DR: As of October 8, you can get the BirdBike eBike (in V-Frame or A-Frame varieties) on s.....»»
How male mosquitoes compensate for having only one X chromosome
The research group of Dr. Claudia Keller Valsecchi (Institute of Molecular Biology, Mainz, Germany) and their collaborators have discovered the master regulator responsible for balancing the expression of X chromosome genes between males and females.....»»
Quantum dots: the tiny "rainbow" crystals behind chemistry Nobel
Quantum dots are tiny crystals that scientists can tune to different colors, giving an extra-vivid pop to next-generation TV screens or illuminating tumors inside bodies so surgeons can hunt them down......»»
Hubble snaps an autumnal nebula glowing orange from young, hot stars
A new image from the Hubble Space Telescope shows a nebula in the gorgeous colors of autumn, just in time for leaf-changing season......»»
Google Pixel Buds Pro leak gives us an early look at some new colors
Google Pixel Buds Pro leak gives us an early look at some new colors.....»»
New Pixel 8 leaks suggest the colors and camera features to expect
We've got more Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro leaks to cover, and we now know a lot about these smartphones......»»
Apple’s new iPhone 15 and 15 Pro reach doorsteps and store shelves
Pro model shipments are backed up for weeks. Enlarge / All the colors of the new iPhone 15. (credit: Apple) Today marks the in-store launch of the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro, plus the likely delivery date for at least t.....»»
Discovery in mosquitoes could lead to new strategy against dengue fever and other mosquito-borne vectors
Researchers from the Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Institute at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health have made an important finding about Aedes aegypti mosquitoes—one that could one day lead to better methods for reducing the mosqui.....»»
Biologist explains why there were so many mosquitoes this year
If you think there were more mosquitoes this year than usual, you're not wrong......»»