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What is a mosquito?
Mites (also known as gnats) are tiny, winged insects that often fly in swarms outdoors.
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Why does nature produce so many blood-sucking insects?
Think simply about mosquitoes, midges, flies… why do these blood-sucking creatures appear, what is their meaning?
Biology
Strange mosquito helps police solve a complicated case, the culprit's identity is surprising!
A seemingly harmless mosquito became an important witness, helping Finnish police track down the suspect in a mysterious car theft.
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…
Biology
Shocking new research: Male mosquitoes can also suck blood!
A new study has overturned the traditional notion that only female mosquitoes suck blood and transmit diseases.
Biology
Detection of a dangerous West African mosquito capable of causing malaria
This mosquito species with the scientific name Anopheles Coluzzii contains a highly virulent virus, can live in extremely arid conditions and thrive in both rural and ur…
Biology
Los Angeles released 20,000 male mosquitoes to kill Aedes
Los Angeles authorities are using radiation to sterilize male mosquitoes to kill the mosquito population that spreads infectious diseases.
Biology
Paris seeks to eradicate mosquitoes before the Olympics
Paris authorities are taking many measures to treat and eradicate mosquitoes that spread infectious diseases before the Summer Olympics begin.
Biology
Mosquito-borne virus can cause nerve damage
La Crosse virus is trending to spread quickly and become popular in the US recently.
Scientific works
'Factory' produces 30 million mosquitoes a week, praised by Bill Gates
At this 'factory', mosquitoes are nurtured, fed and in the ideal conditions for them to grow and reproduce.
Biology
Interesting study: Sleep-deprived mosquitoes are also 'lazy' to suck the blood of humans and animals
Mosquitoes need sleep to function properly, just like us. In fact, laboratory mosquitoes sleep between 16 and 19 hours a day, depending on the species and the level of a…
Biology
Breakthrough discovery on how mosquitoes choose 'victims' to suck blood
New discovery of mosquito brain activity that enables the animal to distinguish between humans and animals for blood-sucking could help researchers find ways to combat d…
Health
What should I do when my child has a red rash like a mosquito bite?
What to do when a child has a red spot like a mosquito bite is a question many mothers are concerned about when mosquito-borne diseases are increasing rapidly in a bad d…
Science Events
The US is about to release more than 2 million genetically modified mosquitoes into the environment, the risk of harming the community?
Recently, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved the release of about 2.4 million genetically modified male mosquitoes in two states of Florida and
Biology
New study: Discovered why mosquitoes like to bite on human skin
A new study published in the journal Nature Communications has just revealed an interesting reason why Aedes aegypti, a fairly common mosquito, finds and bites human ski…