Biology
Horrifying Emerald Wasps, Nightmares with Cockroaches
By the time the cockroach finished cleaning its body, the emerald wasp's venom had completely taken over its will.
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Scientific application
'Farmer inventor' creates trap to prevent mosquito breeding
Without using electricity or chemicals, Mr. Nguyen Van Khoe (living in Bien Hoa City, Dong Nai) made a trap to attract mother mosquitoes to lay eggs and trap the larvae…
Archeology
Argentina discovers world's oldest dinosaur tadpole fossil
Based on phylogenetic analysis of modern amphibian larvae, the fossils helped identify Notobatrachus tadpoles as very close to the group that includes all living frogs a…
Environment
Mealworms - a promising solution to the threat of plastic waste
ICIPE scientists have discovered that the larvae of a beetle species, scientifically known as Alphitobius, are capable of consuming plastic - a global environmental poll…
Biology
From 'monster' to 'treasure': This horror species is helping many people make a fortune
This species is often harmful to some crops and is an enemy hated by many Vietnamese farmers.
Biology
The most dangerous human parasites ever discovered
Life has many different types and forms. Sometimes, there are species that use the sun's rays to generate energy - like plants, while there are species that choose to pa…
Biology
The only native insect in Antarctica may be extinct
Simulations in the study showed that a 2°C rise in winter temperatures could reduce the survival of the Antarctic midges.
Health
The itch doesn't go away because of the herd of 'strange creatures'... swimming in the eyes
Doctors took photos and video of the one-of-a-kind scene before ending the annoying itch for the man: More than a dozen tiny strange creatures swimming enthusiastically…
Scientific application
How the Ancient Chinese Control Pests
Everyone knows that pesticides are very toxic, but we all need to eat them and not everyone can afford them... Pest control...
Biology
Stag Beetle - The most expensive rare beetle in the world
Stag Beetle - The most expensive rare beetle in the world
Archeology
100-million-year-old amber discovered containing 'insects pretending to be ants'
Chinese scientists have discovered a prehistoric insect from Cretaceous amber that shows the earliest ant-mimicking behavior.
Health
Elephant foot disease: Causes, symptoms and treatment
Elephantiasis, also known as elephantiasis, is a complication of lymphatic filariasis.
Biology
It turns out this is the identity of the culprit that creates the strange little wrappings on our walls
Was it at least once that you were curious about this strange wrapping stuck to the wall? Today we will know the answer.
Environment
Beautiful 'Galaxy' in the sandstone canyon in the US
Visitors will enjoy the wonderful light show of tiny larvae when coming to Dismals Canyon (Alabama state). This amazing phenomenon only happens twice a year.
Biology
Millions of cicadas are about to rise after 17 years underground
One of the cicadas with the longest life cycle in the wild will rise to the surface to molt this summer.