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Cicada wings inspire scientists to develop waterproof surfaces of the future

November 4, 2020 by Vlad Harabara

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

Why more farms should feed maggots to chickens rather than soy

October 15, 2020 by Ivar Laanen

Watching chickens peck around for insects should be an utterly normal experience, but in this day and age, most hens are kept indoors where they are forced to eat a grain and soy-rich diet. These chickens might never see an insect in their life. The reason farmers opt for soy … [Read more...] about Why more farms should feed maggots to chickens rather than soy

Repel unwanted insects by growing these plants in your garden

September 22, 2020 by Ivar Laanen

If you’re having problems with mosquitoes, gnats, and other pesky flies while sitting in your garden or patio, you don’t need to cover yourself with a sticky spray or engage in chemical warfare. Instead, try strategically placing insect-repelling plants in your garden or on your … [Read more...] about Repel unwanted insects by growing these plants in your garden

GreenPee is a planet-friendly public urination solution

August 25, 2020 by Amelia Buckley

With Covid-19 cases decreasing, the city of Amsterdam was excited to start moving out of lockdown, but more people out and about meant the resurgence of an old problem: public urination. Fortunately, the city found a green way to address this unwanted behavior with GreenPee … [Read more...] about GreenPee is a planet-friendly public urination solution

Scientists create tiny camera backpack to show how beetles see the world

July 17, 2020 by Ivar Laanen

Have you ever wondered how bugs view the world? Well, now that’s possible after researchers from the University of Washington created the “GoPro for beetles,” a robotic backpack equipped with a tiny camera that can be put onto beetles to capture their bug’s-eye view. On top of … [Read more...] about Scientists create tiny camera backpack to show how beetles see the world

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