The origins of farming insects
A beetle bores a tree trunk to build a gallery in the wood in order to protect its lay. As it digs the tunnel, it spreads ambrosia fungal spores that will feed the larvae. When these bore another tree, the adult beetles will be the transmission vecto.....»»
New insights into the regulation of intuitive and reflexive body perception in insects
A new study shows how movement-induced postural reflexes in stick insects are modified under different loading conditions. A team of scientists from the University of Cologne (Germany) and Ohio University (U.S.) traced the load and movement signals f.....»»
Pearl, the prequel to Ti West’s X, receives first trailer
Ti West frightened audiences this past March with X. Now, the A24 slasher is getting a prequel as it explores the origins of X's main villain, Pearl......»»
US to plant more trees as climate change kills off forests
The Biden administration on Monday announced plans to replant trees on millions of acres of burned and dead woodlands as officials struggle to counter the increasing toll on the nation's forests from wildfires, insects and other manifestations of cli.....»»
Scientists expand entomological research using genome editing
Genome sequencing, where scientists use laboratory methods to determine a specific organism's genetic makeup, is becoming a common practice in insect research. A greater understanding of insect biology helps scientists better manage insects, both tho.....»»
How the humble sea cucumber could transform fish farming
Help to solve one of the world's most pressing dilemmas—how to feed the growing population while protecting the planet—may be at hand from a surprising ally—the sea cucumber......»»
Sustainable practices linked to farm size in organic farming
Larger organic farms operate more like conventional farms and use fewer sustainable practices than smaller organic farms, according to a new study that also provides insight into how to increase adoption of sustainable practices......»»
Doctor Strange: The Secret Origins of Multiverse of Madness" Comic Book-Worthy Costumes
With Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness hitting DVD and Blu-ray, IGN teams up with costume designer Graham Churchyard to break down the many colorful costumes in this MCU sequel and how they draw from Marvel's comics.Doctor Strange in the Mu.....»»
Hibernating insects regrow muscles on demand
Even as gas prices soar, most people don't destroy their car's engine just to save energy—and that's one luxury certain insects have that those humans don't......»»
Freaks, geeks, and Captain Kirk: A brief history of San Diego Comic-Con
In preparation for the 2022 edition of San Diego Comic-Con, we take a look back at the pop culture event's humble origins and evolution throughout the decades......»»
Nitrogen footprint: Heavy pollution and resource losses due to liquid manure
Factory farming for meat production is harmful to the environment. In addition to its direct emissions of methane, its use of liquid manure releases climate-damaging nitrogen compounds such as ammonia and nitrous oxide into the atmosphere and pollute.....»»
EA pulls a “reverse Ubisoft,” makes some old BioWare DLC free
Move comes as much-maligned "BioWare Points" system fades into the sunset. Enlarge / Don't worry, my sweet. BioWare Points can't hurt you anymore. Single-player downloadable content for the PC versions of Dragon Age: Origins,.....»»
Lots of Mass Effect and Dragon Age DLC is now free for PC players
EA has made DLC for Dragon Age 2, Dragon Age: Origins, Mass Effect 2, and Mass Effect 3 that required BioWare Points free......»»
"Super-spuds" to the rescue as typical tubers feel the heat
From origins in the cool altitudes of the Andes, the potato is not well suited to the extreme temperatures or flooding brought on by climate change. Plant scientists are breeding "super-spuds" able to endure harsher environmental conditions......»»
Is organic farming always good for the environment? Researchers create strategy to help decide
Ensuring sufficient global food production and supply using sustainable methods is one of the most significant challenges we face this century......»»
Record temperatures in Shanghai as heatwave bakes China
Shanghai roasted under some of its hottest temperatures ever recorded on Wednesday as a searing heatwave in China triggered a flurry of weather alerts and strained the farming and energy sectors......»»
Sonic Origins fan-made mod halted with three words: “Screw this game” [Updated]
Sega has so far left all versions of Origins unpatched since late-June launch. Enlarge / Artist's interpretation of Sonic fans' impatience over a recent game's lack of updates and patches. (credit: Sega / Sam Machkovech) Three.....»»
Sonic Origins fan-made mod halted with three words: “Screw this game”
Sega has so far left all versions of Origins unpatched since late-June launch. Enlarge / Artist's interpretation of Sonic fans' impatience over a recent game's lack of updates and patches. (credit: Sega / Sam Machkovech) Three.....»»
Machine learning identifies crater that ejected famous Martian rock
New Curtin-led research has pinpointed the exact home of the oldest and most famous Martian meteorite for the first time ever, offering critical geological clues about the earliest origins of Mars......»»
Oldest European salamander fossil, discovered in Scotland, informs amphibian origins
Fossils discovered in Scotland represent some of the world's oldest salamanders, according to a new study led by UCL researchers......»»
How stressed-out plants produce their own aspirin
Plants protect themselves from environmental hazards like insects, drought and heat by producing salicylic acid, also known as aspirin. A new understanding of this process may help plants survive increasing stress caused by climate change......»»