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Tiny orchid flowers pollinated by tiny flies

Researchers Yuta Sunakawa, Ko Mochizuki, and Atsushi Kawakita of the University of Tokyo have discovered the first orchid species pollinated by gall midges, a tiny fly species. This is the first documented case of an orchid species found to be pollin.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgMar 29th, 2024

Miniature tag offers unique insight into the movement of hummingbirds

Scientists from the University of Aberdeen have attached tiny "backpack" type trackers to hummingbirds in the Andes in a bid to learn more about their movements......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 11th, 2024

Scientists unlock mechanisms of liquid-repellent surfaces

Griffith University scientists have made significant strides in understanding and controlling liquid interactions on tiny, advanced surfaces, a breakthrough that could impact a wide range of industries, from self-cleaning materials to medical devices.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 11th, 2024

Airborne microplastics aid in cloud formation

It turns out microplastics have an effect on the weather and climate. Clouds form when water vapor—an invisible gas in the atmosphere—sticks to tiny floating particles, such.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024

How do brains coordinate activity? From fruit flies to monkeys, scientists discover a universal principle

The brain is a marvel of efficiency, honed by thousands of years of evolution so it can adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing world. Yet, despite decades of research, the mystery of how the brain achieves this has remained elusive......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024

Are these tiny insects the world"s laziest bugs?

At less than 3mm long, you may not think Dunatothrips aneurae seem like much. And—as I have shown in a new study published in the Journal of Animal Ecology—you'd be absolutely right. That's because these may be the world's laziest insects......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

Asteroid grains shed light on the outer solar system"s origins

Tiny grains from a distant asteroid are revealing clues to the magnetic forces that shaped the far reaches of the solar system more than 4.6 billion years ago......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

World’s first wooden satellite launched to space

The tiny wooden cubesat arrived at the International Space Station aboard a SpaceX Dragon ship and will be deployed to orbit before the end of this year......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

Downward mobility from top backgrounds in the UK is even rarer than previously thought

Only a tiny fraction of children from the most privileged backgrounds will end up in working class jobs, suggesting that social mobility in the UK may be even more limited than previously thought......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

The M4 Mac mini could be the best offer Apple has ever made PC switchers

The M4 Mac mini arrives this Friday. The tiny, redesigned computer packs a lot of power, and with a low . All of which makes me think: this may be the best offering Apple has ever had for PC switchers. Here’s why. more….....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

The mechanics of ovulation: Study explains how muscle-like fibers help eggs squeeze out from follicle

Eggs pop out of ovaries. But what propels them has been unknown. Now, researchers from the University of Connecticut explain in an article published in the September 18 issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences that tiny, muscle-li.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

This tiny smart puck can control your smart home without the need for mobile apps

The Linxura Smart Controller isn't without a few quirks, but it's a unique way to control your smart home without the need for your smartphone......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Exploring how microbes in permafrost contribute to nitrous oxide emissions

Ecologist Christina Biasi is exploring the conditions under which tiny organisms contribute to permafrost soils emitting nitrous oxide. Her research could be essential for the development of future climate scenarios......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Beta cells: New insights into the structure, interactions and neuronal networking of primary cilia

Dysfunctions of the tiny cell processes (primary cilia) of the pancreatic beta cells could be a cause of type 2 diabetes. Little is known about the structure and function of these cilia. An international research team led by DZD researchers from the.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Unlocking next-gen chip efficiency: Researchers confirm thermal insights for tiny circuits

In a leap toward more powerful and efficient computer chips, researchers at the University of Virginia have confirmed a key principle governing heat flow in thin metal films—a critical component in the race to design faster, smaller and more effici.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

US flies long-range bomber in drill with South Korea, Japan in reaction to the North"s missile test

US flies long-range bomber in drill with South Korea, Japan in reaction to the North"s missile test.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  yahooRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

The new 2024 Mac Mini is Apple’s IBM PC moment and this tiny computer is the final nail in the desktop PC’s coffin: here’s why

The new 2024 Mac Mini is Apple’s IBM PC moment and this tiny computer is the final nail in the desktop PC’s coffin: here’s why.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 3rd, 2024

The reasons flowers wilt could explain how plants spend (and save) their energy

Wilting flowers might not signal poor flower or plant health, but rather the effects of a sophisticated resource management strategy in plants, millions of years in the making......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 2nd, 2024

"Wing spreading" adaptation in fruit flies offers insights into female courtship behavior

In the game of evolution, key behavioral adaptations that confer fitness in survival and reproduction, paying tremendous dividends for an individual's progeny, may seemingly arise from thin air—so much so, even familiar species like the humble frui.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 1st, 2024

A comparison of bat and bird wings reveals their evolutionary paths are vastly different

Bats are incredibly diverse animals: They can climb onto other animals to drink their blood, pluck insects from leaves or hover to drink nectar from tropical flowers, all of which require distinctive wing designs......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 1st, 2024

M4 Pro benchmarks show massive performance gains for the tiny 2024 Mac mini

Apple updated three Mac lines to the M4 chip this week, including the iMac, Mac mini, and MacBook Pro. These are the first Macs to … The post M4 Pro benchmarks show massive performance gains for the tiny 2024 Mac mini appeared first on BGR......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  bgrRelated NewsNov 1st, 2024