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......»»
Research shows that millipedes use a sucking pump to ingest liquid food
Whether it involves nectar-sucking butterflies or blood-sucking mosquitoes, the ingestion of liquid food has long been known for many insects and other arthropods. A research team from Germany and Switzerland, led by the Leibniz Institute for the Ana.....»»
Temperature and reproduction link holds promise for insect control
Scientists have uncovered a set of neurons in fruit flies that shut down in cold temperatures and slow reproduction, a system conserved in many insects, including mosquitoes, which could provide a target for pest control......»»
First glossy gaming monitors promise enhanced colors, more reflections
Glossy screens can look better in the right lighting. Enlarge / Eve Spectrum 4K 144Hz monitor. (credit: Eve) While matte screens produce consistent, glare-resistant images in different lighting environments, glossy alternati.....»»
Nintendo Closing 3DS and Wii U Shops In 2023, Has "No Plans To Offer Classic Content In Other Ways"
Nintendo has announced that in March 2023 the online storefronts for 3DS and Wii U systems will be ceasing operations, a move that the BBC reports has attracted a lot of backlash from fans. Kotaku adds: In terms of people playing and enjoying the gam.....»»
Samsung Galaxy S22 colors: every shade, including S22 Plus and S22 Ultra
You can get the Samsung Galaxy S22 range in a wide variety of colors. Here's all of them......»»
India and Tesla need to find some common ground
India has taken a firm stance regarding high import duties on cars, and just recently refused Tesla's demand to lower relevant taxes. In addition, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "Make in India" policy principle, having attracted noteworthy inv.....»»
Using butterfly morphology to 3D print colored nanostructures
ETH Zurich researchers have created artificial colors by 3D printing certain nanostructures inspired by those of a butterfly. This principle can be used in the future to produce color screens......»»
Single-molecule optofluidic microsensor with interface whispering gallery modes
Optical evanescent microsensors have attracted considerable research interests since they can detect unlabelled molecules and monitor their interactions in real time and in situ with ultrahigh sensitivity, fast response, and miniature footprint. Howe.....»»
One-step strategy to synthesize site-specific antibody-drug conjugates with LacNAc-based substrates
Antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), a complex covalently linking a potent cytotoxin onto the antibody, has attracted great interest as a novel biotherapeutic approach. Site-specific conjugation of potent payloads can improve the therapeutic index of ADC.....»»
Google Chrome browser logo gets revamped, but can you spot the difference?
Elvin Hu, a designer for Google Chrome, showed off the new logo and revealed some of the thinking behind its design on Twitter. The overall shape and the red, yellow, green, and blue colors remain the same, though the blue circle in the middle is now.....»»
Maserati Fuoriserie program launches with three custom-built Trofeos
Italian automaker Maserati (now under the helm of Stellantis) has launched its Fuoriserie customization program for 2022 Levante, Ghibli, and Quattroporte variants. The brand’s updated Fuoriserie styling collection offers new colors and materials t.....»»
Deals: AirPods Max $100 off, Twelve South Valentine’s Day sale, latest iPad Air, more
Punxsutawney Phil has seen his shadow this Groundhog Day, which means a fresh batch of Apple deals are up for grabs. Headlining the deals is a $100 discount on all five AirPods Max colors, with a new Twelve South sale joining in on the savings. And.....»»
Concept: Could HomePod mini see a colorful update at Apple’s March event?
In November Apple refreshed the HomePod mini with three new fall colors. They’ve been particularly difficult to get recently – nearly unavailable in many retail stores and suffering from longer-than-usual shipping times. Despite this, the wh.....»»
Mosquitoes are seeing red: These new findings about their vision could help you hide from these disease vectors
Beating the bite of mosquitoes this spring and summer could hinge on your attire and your skin. New research led by scientists at the University of Washington indicates that a common mosquito species—after detecting a telltale gas that we exhale—.....»»
Could Crispr Flip the Switch on Insecticide Resistance?
Many insects, like the mosquitoes that spread malaria, have evolved a tolerance to chemical sprays. What if we could reboot their genes?.....»»
Gmail’s next big redesign starts rolling out next week
Gmail gets an additional sidebar for Google Chat, along with new colors. Enlarge / The new Gmail design. It has tweaked colors and an additional sidebar on the left for Google Chat and Google Meet. (credit: Google) Google wil.....»»
Bright, noniridescent structural colors from clay mineral nanosheets
In a new report now published on Science Advances, Paulo H. Michels-Brito, and a team of researchers in physics, inorganic chemistry, and physical chemistry in Germany and Norway, showed how bright non-iridescence structural coloration could be easil.....»»
New Star Wars 1313 footage reveals the (canceled) Boba Fett game we always wanted
A major missing link to a canceled Star Wars TV series called Underworld. Enlarge / Nice splash of colors and reflection effects in this newly unearthed footage of Boba Fett as the star of canceled game Star Wars 1313. (credit: James Z.....»»
Huawei manages to launch the P50 internationally—at ridiculous prices
It's 35% more than Samsung, with no Google apps and a murky update future. The Huawei P50 Pro in several colors. It's time for a wel.....»»
Huawei manages to launch the P50 internationally at ridiculous prices
It's 35% more than Samsung, with no Google apps and a murky update future. The Huawei P50 Pro, in several colors. It's time for a we.....»»