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The way to make corn is like a rainbow
Biology

The way to make corn is like a rainbow

Glass Gem is the name of a unique type of corn with rainbow colors. It became an Internet phenomenon in 2012 when a sparkling color of corn pictures was posted on Facebo…

December 17, 2018
Why do mosquitoes love to burn humans?
Biology

Why do mosquitoes love to burn humans?

Almost all of us have been bitten by mosquitoes in our lives. They cause irritation, irritation, abrasions and the most dangerous infectious diseases that can cause deat…

December 17, 2018
Insects can find infected plants
Biology

Insects can find infected plants

Previous studies have shown that viruses alter the smell of plants, but have not explained why insects are always attracted to infected plants.

December 17, 2018
The most lonely minnows in the world
Biology

The most lonely minnows in the world

The only individual left on Earth since dinosaurs, minnows in Durban Botanical Garden in South Africa have been dubbed the world's most lonely tree.

December 17, 2018
Discover a new type of bacteria
Biology

Discover a new type of bacteria

A whole new strain of bacteria with plastic resolution ability has been discovered by 2 female students from Canada, promising to create these

December 17, 2018