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You can detect bombs
Biology

You can detect bombs

American scientists claim they have succeeded in teaching honey bees to pick up when they smell explosive. This tiny insect can become a powerful assistant to the securi…

December 17, 2018
A species of creeper knows 'sniffing'
Biology

A species of creeper knows 'sniffing'

The parasitic rose does not have a nose but it knows how to smell its prey and attack crops like tomatoes, carrots, onions, citrus, alfalfa and flowers.

December 17, 2018
How do bacteria recognize their surroundings?
Biology

How do bacteria recognize their surroundings?

When we taste or smell, the cognitive components (called receptors) of nerve cells check for substances and send information to the brain. In the brain, many other cells…

December 16, 2018
Rafflesia arnoldii - Rafflesia arnoldii
Biology

Rafflesia arnoldii - Rafflesia arnoldii

The King of Flowers is the largest flower in the world, growing in tropical forests on the Indonesian islands and Sumaitra; Malaysia. The shape of this flower is very bi…

December 16, 2018
Ong's amazing ability
Biology

Ong's amazing ability

In the world every month, hundreds of victims are killed or killed by mines and ERW. Therefore, demining has become a top priority. In order to fulfill this mission, the…

December 16, 2018
Close-up of dirty rats ensures everyone likes it
Animal world

Close-up of dirty rats ensures everyone likes it

Have you ever imagined that the foul-mouthed rat could smell the scent and be used to ... make perfume? In fact, there is one such rat that bears the name muskrat.

December 16, 2018