Researching the physical and chemical properties of insect wings, a team of scientists from the University of Illinois has managed to reproduce the incredible material properties that help cicada wings repel water and keep bacteria at bay. The novel technique, which uses … [Read more...] about Cicada wings inspire scientists to develop waterproof surfaces of the future
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The filmmaker who became fascinated by an insect
The Magicicada is a sneaky insect that plagues North America once every seventeen years by crawling out of the ground by the millions. The insect is from the same family as the hemiptera, which includes plant lice– not exactly our favorite houseguests and reason enough not to … [Read more...] about The filmmaker who became fascinated by an insect