Biology
The amazing 'eavesdrop' system of trees
Unable to run can not hide, trees detect danger and fight enemies by 'eavesdrop' on predators.
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Biology
Monstrous defense mechanism of moths
In order to deal with an ancient enemy, moths have developed an incredible defense mechanism: using genital organs to release ultrasound waves.
Biology
Ladybug is 'biological weapon' in the supermarket
The management of a large supermarket in the US releases about 72,000 ladybirds into stores to kill the aphids.
Biology
E.coli is encoded with confidential information
Scientists have developed a method of encoding information into E. coli bacteria through genetic technology to transmit confidential information.
Biology
Secret weapons of insects
In the natural world, animals almost have their own defense. Live Science page has listed some of the most unique secret weapons of animals.
Biology
Found clues of antibacterial hybrid resistance
US scientists have discovered the defense mechanism of bacteria. This mechanism allows bacteria to protect themselves against the threat of antibacterial substances.
Biology
Live instincts and self-defense depend heavily on the environment
In nature, prey and predators always develop in two opposite directions: one side is the defender and the other always promotes offensive weapons.
Biology
Calcium helps plants defend themselves
Calcium helps strengthen healthy bones and ... ensure plant health, according to a new study by Washington State University.
Biology
The most spicy when fighting enemies
Researchers at the University of Washington found that the chilliness of chili would increase in proportion to the amount of enemies it had to deal with like insects, fu…
Biology
Honey bees create waves to chase enemies away
The phenomenon of hundreds or even thousands of giant honey bees tossing their belly up in just about a second of a second to create a wave of Mexican Wave in the hives…
Biology
Evolutionary defense system in earring plants
There is a saying that the enemy understands your weakest point very right in the case of leafy plants and creatures that evolve: When plant eaters develop a new offensi…
Animal world
Python pay 5 chickens to escape
The villagers in Mai Chau, Guangdong Province, China, found the python with an unusually bulging belly hiding in a pigsty on the afternoon of June 8.
Animal world
Puffed puffer rushed with water to return to the original
The video recorded puffer fish that had gradually shrunk to normal shape because the account Clara posted on Twitter last week quickly caused fever, attracting more than…
Animal world
The bat species has the most exclusive scorpion network in America
In southwestern North America, pallid bats spread out across the night sky to lodge prey, using large ears to listen to the sound of prey fleeing in a hurry.
Animal world
Mammals contain toxins
There are some mammals that possess venom or poisonous weapons to protect themselves. The wounds they bring can numb the nervous system leading to death.