Archeology
The oldest fossil of rod-shaped insects
A group of scientists said they had found a color-coded insect fossil with nearby plants. This sample dates back to 126 million years.
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History
June 15: Benjamin Franklin performs the first lightning experiment with kite wings
In 1752, Benjamin Franklin performed lightning experiments in a very famous atmosphere.
Biology
Why are rod beetles present throughout the planet?
For a long time, the widespread distribution of rod bugs from the mainland to distant islands confused the scientific community.
Biology
Giants in the insect world
In many people's minds, insects are invertebrates ranging in size from very small to extremely small.
Biology
The 'amazing' world of bacteria in the human body
A new study confirms the usefulness and importance of bacteria for the human body.
Biology
5 scary bacteria on your hand
Experts recommend that lazy hand washing will cause harmful bacteria to become more rooted and harmful to the human body.
Biology
The second longest insect in the world is found in Vietnam
Belgian researchers have found strange insects up to 32cm in Vietnam. Up to now, this insect has the second longest in the world.
Biology
The face of the aggressive beetles has a frightening appearance
The world of insects is extremely rich and unique. Besides the beetles with unique and lovely beauty, there are also many species with ugly, big to scary shapes.
Biology
The mysterious 'mobile rod' in Southeast Asia
Scientists discovered a rod-shaped insect with many other unique characteristics in the Philippines.
Biology
The Timema stick 'rests on the pillow' for 1 million years
Genetic researchers have revealed the Timema rod insect that lives in the dirt around the west coast of the United States that has lived for 1 million years without ever
Biology
The longest insect in the world
A species of rod beetle, scientific name Phobaeticus chani, has been identified by famous scientists in the United Kingdom and the United States as the longest insect in…
Biology
Perfect vision but blind
Mammals have two types of light-sensitive organs in the retina. They are cone and rod cells, all needed to receive the image of the surrounding environment. However, res…
Animal world
Why do cats see at night but daytime sightings?
Cat eyes have a wide viewing angle of 200 degrees and rod cells are 8 times more than human eyes, so it is capable of looking good at night.
Animal world
Evolution of night vision in primates
In a growing fetus, cell development follows a very strict cycle.