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Polish Prankster Scares People With ‘Mutant Spider’ (Video)
A prankster gave unsuspecting people the fright of their lives by unleashing a “mutant spider” on the public. But the monster wasn’t what it seemed ...
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10 Natural Ways to Beat an Ant Invasion
Don’t kill ants if they don’t invade your space. Here are some ways to keep them outdoors, where they belong.
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A Big Tick for Entomologists: New 3D Colour Scans of Insects
Observation is a cornerstone of science – we learn much about the universe and how it works just by looking at it. But observation can be a huge challenge.
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From a Snail’s Perspective, a Wondrous World (Photo Gallery)
Ukrainian photographer Vyacheslav Mishchenko zooms in on the life of tiny, slow-moving creatures most of us give little thought.
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Rare African Wasp Has Wings That Fold Like Origami
Scientists have discovered several new species of threatened wasps in Sub-Saharan Africa that are the first known insects to fold the forewings transversely.
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To Chase Prey, Tiger Beetles Do a Superfast Dance
If a tiger beetle drew a line as it chased its next meal, the resulting pattern would be a tangled mess. But there’s method to the mess, researchers say.
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Better-Fed Ladybirds Redder and More Toxic
New research suggests that the redness of the wings of a ladybird, better known as a ladybug, directly links to its toxicity and the quality of its diet in early life.
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Polish Prankster Scares People With ‘Mutant Spider’ (Video)
A prankster gave unsuspecting people the fright of their lives by unleashing a “mutant spider” on the public. But the monster wasn’t what it seemed ...
|
10 Natural Ways to Beat an Ant Invasion
Don’t kill ants if they don’t invade your space. Here are some ways to keep them outdoors, where they belong.
|
A Big Tick for Entomologists: New 3D Colour Scans of Insects
Observation is a cornerstone of science – we learn much about the universe and how it works just by looking at it. But observation can be a huge challenge.
|
From a Snail’s Perspective, a Wondrous World (Photo Gallery)
Ukrainian photographer Vyacheslav Mishchenko zooms in on the life of tiny, slow-moving creatures most of us give little thought.
|
Rare African Wasp Has Wings That Fold Like Origami
Scientists have discovered several new species of threatened wasps in Sub-Saharan Africa that are the first known insects to fold the forewings transversely.
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To Chase Prey, Tiger Beetles Do a Superfast Dance
If a tiger beetle drew a line as it chased its next meal, the resulting pattern would be a tangled mess. But there’s method to the mess, researchers say.
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Better-Fed Ladybirds Redder and More Toxic
New research suggests that the redness of the wings of a ladybird, better known as a ladybug, directly links to its toxicity and the quality of its diet in early life.
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