Biology
Why are striped mosquitoes increasingly interested in human blood?
A new study shows that their tastes have changed, they are increasingly fond of human blood and this means an increased ability to transmit disease.
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Shivering the sight of a mother wolf carrying piggybacking herds on her back
The mother wolf spider on the back of dozens of young hatchlings walked miserably on the ground creating a macabre scene.
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The blue-green beetle that became extinct reappeared after 4 years
Biologists at the Florida Museum of Natural History discovered the rare blue bee in the US for the first time in four years.
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Strange virus attacks rabbit like Covid-19 in humans
The dangerous virus is now spreading, claiming the lives of thousands of rabbits in the United States. The virus quickly spread to many states, to Mexico and some Centra…
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Detecting insects helps people collect plastic waste
A larvae belonging to the Plumage Wing have adapted to environmental pollution, but this can be traded for their lives.
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Find new parasites while surfing Twitter
This is the first time a creature has been discovered on Twitter.
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Is planting in the desert good or bad?
Desertification is a dangerous phenomenon which is threatening many countries in the world, so the plan to plant trees in the desert area seems to be an effective method…
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'Biological mystery' in South African honey bees
The ability to produce only females gives all South African worker bees the chance to genetically 'regenerate' into a new queen.
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Planting style and feng shui meaning of ivy
The ivy is a special ornamental plant, it can climb trusses, plant fences ... look very nice.
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'Horrified' at the sight of millions of black covered insects on the beach
Unusual spectacle rarely happened, so the witnesses shuddered.
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The 'mind control' parasite spreads to Hawaii
The researchers first discovered the Toxoplasma gondii parasite, which is capable of controlling mouse behavior, on the island of Oahu in Hawaii.
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Detect unexpected effects from the venom of super-poisonous spiders
Scientists in Australia have achieved a significant breakthrough when using spider venom as an analgesic without causing side effects.
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Durian has no thorns that makes it difficult to study
Botanists have been unable to successfully grow extremely rare thorns durian despite grafting efforts over the years.
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China genetically engineered rice to increase productivity
The key D1 protein in photosynthesis of rice is genetically modified in the cytoplasm, helping to increase yield and heat tolerance.
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Scientists create plants that glow thanks to the mushroom's genes
A new technique unravels plant activity and can be used to uniquely decorate homes.