NEW YORK (AP) – It’s a beetle that can withstand bird droppings, animal rocks and be rolled by a Toyota Camry. Now scientists are studying what the crush-resistant shell of a bug can teach them about the formation of strong planes and buildings. “This beetle is very tough,” said Pablo …
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It’s a hair-raising situation. A species of hairy caterpillar – considered the most venomous in the U.S. – has recently been spotted in Virginia. The state Forest Department is warning residents to be on the lookout for ps caterpillars, which look soft and furry – but have hidden sharp spines …
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British scientists have discovered that an active ingredient found in insect repellent can kill COVID-19, according to a report. Researchers from the UK’s Defense Science and Technology Laboratory have decided that Citriodiol could help fight the coronavirus in a preliminary study, Sky News reported. Insecticides with Citriodiol are not believed …
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Twitter was shocked Thursday night after an insect landed twice on Michael Bloomberg’s face during his speech at the Democratic National Convention in 2020. The flying crash, probably a fly, first came to rest over the billionaire’s right eye before stopping briefly above his upper lip when the former Big …
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Empty (dark) plate and chopsticks on a dark background. Asian style, Asian cuisine. Copy … [+] space. getty Rising demand, floods, insect infestations and rumors of spoiled inventories are contributing to the development of food-related problems in China. China has a food problem. For a nation whose leaders are old …
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