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......»»
Florida mosquitoes test positive for malaria as officials spray area
Officials have ramped up ground and aerial spraying. Enlarge / A Miami-Dade mosquito control inspector sprays a pesticide to kill adult mosquitos on June 29, 2023, in Miami. The Miami-Dade mosquito control department continues it.....»»
The Asus Zenfone 10 is a tiny 5.9-inch phone with flagship specs
Asus invites small phone lovers to put their money where their mouth is. The Asus Zenfone 10 in a variety of colors. [credit:.....»»
Nest Learning Thermostat is $60 off in multiple colors
Smart thermostats are so popular right now, but Nest is the company that started it all. Impressively, Nest is still one of the leaders in … The post Nest Learning Thermostat is $60 off in multiple colors appeared first on BGR. Smart.....»»
Drone deployed to fight mosquitoes in Southern California
A drone flies over a peaceful Southern California marsh and unleashes a rain of larvae-killing bacterial spore pellets. Its target: a surging population of mosquitoes that can spread diseases to humans......»»
Artificial neural network study explains why biting flies are attracted to blue objects
A small international team of life scientists has discovered why biting flies are attracted to things that are blue. In their study, reported in Proceedings of the Royal Society B, the group used an artificial neural network (ANN) to mimic the proces.....»»
Beats Studio Pro expected July 19, says leaker
Backing up recent rumors, a new leak claims that Apple will release the Beats Studio Pro headphones shortly, in multiple colors and packing high-end features.The rumored Beats Studio Pro were spotted in an FCC filing on June 20, 2023, and now further.....»»
Study reveals genetic secrets of America"s favorite snack
In its simplest form, popcorn is pretty uncomplicated. Most supermarket varieties offer the choice of two kernel colors, yellow or white, and two kernel shapes, pointed or pearl. When popped, the flake typically expands into one of two shapes: mushro.....»»
LiveSurface is a fast and simple photorealistic mock-up generator by a former Apple designer
Designers can create realistic mock-ups in many ways, but these methods are not always simple or fast. What if you could just drop your artwork files into a scene or onto an object and quickly change colors, lighting, materials, and more – all in.....»»
Review: Sony’s new XB100 Bluetooth speaker excites with delightful colors and booming bass
Earlier this spring, Sony announced the latest addition to its family of portable Bluetooth speakers. Now with summer just starting to get cozy, we’re taking a look at just how the new Sony XB100 speaker stacks up. I’ve been rocking out to the c.....»»
Study reveals that ravens were attracted to humans" food more than 30,000 years ago
University of Tübingen and the Senckenberg Centre for Human Evolution and Palaeoenvironment team investigates human-raven relationships.....»»
A novel solution to safeguard Japan"s unique citrus cultivars and their breeders" rights
Citrus cultivation holds significant importance in Japan and has recently attracted both domestic and global attention. With an agricultural production value of approximately 201 billion yen, citrus is the third most important agricultural product in.....»»
Google Pixel 8 leak teases four new colors
Hoping for some new color options on the Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro? This leak should make you happy......»»
Cuttlefish brain atlas first of its kind
Anything with three hearts, blue blood and skin that can change colors like a display in Times Square is likely to turn heads. Meet Sepia bandensis, known more descriptively as the camouflaging dwarf cuttlefish......»»
Kiwi for Gmail 4.0 brings tabbed workspaces, Google Meet, custom colors, and more
If you love the Gmail and Google Workspace experience, but you crave a native macOS app experience, Kiwi for Gmail is an app you should check out. The newest 4.0 launch adds a host of new features that have been long requested by customers. more….....»»
Scientists believe disorienting the malaria parasite may prevent it from causing harm
With almost 250 million cases a year, 621,000 of them fatal, malaria remains a major public health problem, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. Malaria is a parasitic disease transmitted by mosquitoes and caused by a microbe of the genus Plasmodium......»»
Novel approach to fabricating artificial graphene nanoribbons with embedded pentagon carbon
Graphene nanoribbons (GNRs) have attracted much attention due to their unique electronic structures with high tunability of physical structures......»»
Slightly lost bumble bees use scent to find their way home
Put yourself in the exoskeleton of a bumble bee for a moment: Your world would be a riot of colors and scents, both essential to guide your search for pollen and nectar. Bumble bees have excellent vision: They have a pair of compound eyes that can di.....»»
Exclusive: Why Great Jones, the millennial cool-kid cookware brand, sold itself to a conglomerate
Known for its chic colors, the direct-to-consumer home goods company is getting acquired by the conglomerate Meyer. CEO Sierra Tishgart explains why. Five-year-old instagram-friendly cookware brand Great Jones is getting acquired by one of its inves.....»»
AirTags fall to $25 each in Friday’s best deals, Beats Fit Pro $160, Twelve South MagSafe gear, more
All of today’s best discounts are now live heading into the weekend, with the best price of the year dropping AirTags down to $25. That’s joined by all nine Beats Fit Pro colors landing at $160 to go alongside this 3-in-1 MagSafe stand from Twel.....»»
Researchers create engineered human tissue to study mosquito bites, disease
A UCF research team has engineered tissue with human cells that mosquitoes love to bite and feed upon—with the goal of helping fight deadly diseases transmitted by the biting insects......»»