Wood-eating cockroach couples take turns eating each other"s wings after mating
A pair of researchers at Kyushu University in Japan, has found that at least one kind of wood-eating cockroach engages in mutual wing eating after mating. In their paper published in the journal Ethology, Haruka Osaki and Eiiti Kasuya describe how th.....»»
How listening for the right buzz keeps mosquitoes from mating with the wrong species
Researchers from Nagoya University in Japan have uncovered how the yellow fever mosquito and Asian tiger mosquito distinguish their own species from others. Males from these species listen for the specific frequencies of sound made by the flapping wi.....»»
Where to watch the 2024 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest live stream
For July 4, make sure to tune in for the 2024 Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Find out details on where to watch a live stream......»»
Apple turns to Samsung for new iPhone 16 camera sensors [u]
After exclusively using Sony for its iPhone camera image sensors, Apple has is said to have begun final quality testing on models from Samsung for the iPhone 16 range.Rendered iPhone 16 Pro modelsApple has previously considered bringing iPhone camera.....»»
Physicists explore how fluctuations shape transport networks
Understanding how transport networks, such as river systems, form and evolve is crucial to optimizing their stability and resilience. It turns out that networks are not all alike. Tree-like structures are adequate for transport, while networks contai.....»»
By mimicking cicada wings, scientists are investigating new ways to keep patients safe
Cicada's cries ring out in the hot air and their discarded exoskeletons decorate tree branches in the southeast and midwest United States at the height of summer. While their ability to emerge in huge numbers is astounding, they have other surprising.....»»
New mRNA technology turns cells into long-lasting drug factories
A team of researchers has established a ribonucleic acid (RNA)-based method that drives cells in the body to produce therapeutic proteins and secrete them into the bloodstream. The approach could potentially extend the lifespan of drugs in the body,.....»»
Greener, more effective termite control: Natural compound attracts wood eaters
UC Riverside scientists have discovered a highly effective, nontoxic, and less expensive way to lure hungry termites to their doom......»»
This cyberattack took out 600,000 routers across the country
Midwestern ISP must replace 600K routers after trojan turns then into expensive paperweights......»»
Get ready for summer with this Traeger pellet smoker deal
The Traeger Grills Pro 780, a wood pellet grill and smoker with smart features, is available from Best Buy with a $200 discount that lowers its price to $800......»»
Bizarre armor from Mycenaean Greece turns out to have been effective
People suspected the Dendra armor was ceremonial, but new tests show its utility. Enlarge / Armor based on the Dendra artifact being tested. (credit: Andreas Flouris and Stavros Petmezas) The Dendra armor, one of the old.....»»
Economists report on a modest intervention that helps low-income families beat the poverty trap
Many low-income families might desire to move into different neighborhoods—places that are safer, quieter, or have more resources in their schools. In fact, not many do relocate. But it turns out they are far more likely to move when someone is on.....»»
Cambridge Audio adds a retro-cool VU meter to its CXN100 streamer
Cambridge Audio is bringing some retro cool to its CXN100 network streamer with a software update that turns its screen into an old-school VU needle meter......»»
Video: This edible mushroom could kill you
Morels are one of the most commonly eaten wild mushrooms. So how did two people die from eating them at a single restaurant in Bozeman, Montana?.....»»
How the agri-food industry tried to influence revamp of Canada"s Food Guide
In 2019, Health Canada published an updated version of Canada's Food Guide. Its recommendations include drinking more water, eating more plant-based proteins, limiting the intake of highly processed foods, and cooking more meals at home......»»
Family infected with brain worms after eating undercooked bear meat, CDC says
Family infected with brain worms after eating undercooked bear meat, CDC says.....»»
The TinyPod turns the Apple Watch into a hybrid iPod-iPhone gadget
The TinyPod turns the Apple Watch into a hybrid iPod-iPhone gadget.....»»
The Cockroach’s Surprisingly Recent Path to Global Domination
A common species of cockroach hails from Asia, according to new research that tracks its spread around the globe.....»»
New iPod-like device turns a strapless Apple Watch into a click-wheel ‘phone’
Apple’s most successful product of all time, the iPhone, was at one point going to look a lot more like an iPod than the device we ended up getting. The iPod was such a hit for Apple that the company naturally explored making an iPhone that looked.....»»
Man robbed, beaten while eating at south St. Louis restaurant
Man robbed, beaten while eating at south St. Louis restaurant.....»»
Cathie Wood Is Loading Up on This Innovative Growth Stock
Cathie Wood Is Loading Up on This Innovative Growth Stock.....»»