Beetles that lived during the late Bronze Age in a bog look as though they died yesterday. Source: https://www.livescience.com/ancient-bog-beetles-england.html
Tag: Beetles
Near-uncrushable beetle’s exoskeleton could inspire tough structures
The diabolical ironclad beetle is almost uncrushable thanks to two newly discovered features of its exoskeleton. Mimicking these could help us build tougher structures Source: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2257841-near-uncrushable-beetles-exoskeleton-could-inspire-tough-structures/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home…
You can’t squish this ‘iron’ beetle. Now, scientists know why.
A tough exoskeleton in ironclad beetles protect them against piercing and crushing, and scientists recently uncovered the unusual interlocking structures that strengthen the insect’s hard shell. Source: https://www.livescience.com/unbreakable-beetle.html
Beetles carrying tiny backpack cameras stream footage to a smartphone
Ultralight cameras affixed to the backs of beetles can wirelessly livestream to a smartphone, which can also direct the camera to rotate and get footage from different directions Source: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2249102-beetles-carrying-tiny-backpack-cameras-stream-footage-to-a-smartphone/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home…
Insects have declined worldwide since 1925
A new study has offered the clearest indication yet of how insects all over the world are faring. The researchers studied data on the numbers and total weight of insects and arachnids (spiders and mites) sampled in 41 countries on five continents. Source: https://earthsky.org/earth/insects-declined-worldwide-since-1925…
A bee from the age of dinosaurs
One hundred million years ago, a bee got trapped in tree resin. Over time, geological forces converted the resin to amber. Now a scientist arrives on the scene, to tell us this bee’s story. Source: https://earthsky.org/earth/fossil-bee-trapped-amber-parasites-pollen…
Tons of acorns in your yard? It must be a mast year
Masting is what biologists call the pattern of trees for miles around synchronizing to all produce lots of seeds – or very few. Why and how do they get on schedule? Source: https://earthsky.org/earth/mast-year-synchorized-seeds-trees…
Pesticide made from spider venom kills pests without harming bees
Honeybee nests are being devastated by a species of beetle, but a pesticide based on spider venom can help by killing the beetles without harming the bees Source: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2215521-pesticide-made-from-spider-venom-kills-pests-without-harming-bees/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home…
VW Recalls 679K Cars With Faulty Micro Switch That ‘May Roll Away’
“Volkswagen issued a recall Friday of 679,000 vehicles for risk that they may roll away,” reports the New York Daily News: Models recalled include certain 2011 through 2019 Beetles and Beetle convertibles, GTIs, Golfs, Golf SportWagens and Jettas that have automatic transmissions, manual hand brakes and keyless entry. “In affected vehicles, a micro switch which indicates the position of the shift…
Giving Seeds What They Need to Survive in Stasis
Being able to provide food for yourself is a good idea for a variety of reasons. In case of disaster, shortage, or something less catastrophic like job loss, planning out how you’d feed your family long term is a smart plan. In my opinion, knowing how to grow food for just one season just doesn’t…Continue Reading
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