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Pollinated insects have an economic value of US $ 217 billion
French scientists with the UFC German scientist found that the value of insect pollination pollinated up to £ 153 billion in 2005.
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How can insect breath under water?
There are hundreds of species of insects that live mainly in water where there is more food on the shore. MIT mathematicians discovered how bugs can breathe underwater.
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Becoming a queen bee or worker bee is decided by the parasite flies
The strange thing is happening in lowland tropical forests in Panama and Costa Rica. A parasitic fly that affects bees' social behavior at night helps determine which be…
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The unexpected impact of taste and smell
Often ignored by the senses 'more attractive' such as sight or touch, taste and smell are more complex than what we think. They also have a surprisingly large impact on…
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Serotonin is related to impulsiveness
A new study by Cambridge scientists showed that the neurotransmitter serotonin, which acts as a chemical message between nerve cells, plays a decisive role in controllin…
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The keyboard is 5 times more dirty than the toilet
Some computer keyboards contain more harmful bacteria than a toilet seat. These beetles on these electronic devices can cause food poisoning.
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Hormones in the intestines make food look better
An article in the May issue of Cell Metabolism (a edition of Cell Press) suggests that there is a hormone in the intestine that makes people crave food by making food lo…
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Sleepy eating habits is not just
Napping is not only a habit in many countries, but it is also a biological response to lunch.
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The 'sixth sense' of the brain detects calories
In an experiment with mice, scientists found that the brain can recognize calories in food independently of the taste mechanism. The brain's sensory system activated by…
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Why is food sweet
On the tongue we have taste buds, a collection of about 100 cells. The nerve fibers connect each taste bud to the brain, informing us whether the food is bitter or sweet.
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Why do we crave crazy?
Most mammals, including humans, experience extreme feelings of desire - possibly because of food, sex or other things - followed by a feeling of contentment and happines…
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Aliens can use cosmic rays as food
New research by the US scientist points out if there exist in planets like Mars, aliens can live by energy from cosmic rays.
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Absolute taboos must not be performed in Russia
Russia banned gay propaganda, banned the use of Western food, banned the processing of images from real people and banned it ...
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Unravel the mysteries of the ancient city of Palmyra
Why can residents here live well in the harsh conditions of the desert almost 2000 years ago? They get food from? The reason that such an important trade route chose to…