Recent research points out that being hairy can reduce the chances of getting bitten by insects.
Reusable Adhesive Tape Inspired by Insects� Sticky Tricks
Inspired by insects, scientists have designed a dry tape that can be repeatedly peeled off while retaining its adhesive properties.
Inspired by insects, scientists have designed a dry tape that can be repeatedly peeled off while retaining its adhesive properties.
Study leader Professor Michael Siva-Jothy said: “The hairs have nerves attached to them and provide us with the ability to detect displacement. By forming a barrier and providing detection, these hairs prolong search time and make detection more likely because the bug has to spend more time clambering over them.”
Digest This Prospect of Insects as Food
Insects could turn out to be healthy food as they contain reduced levels of fat and cholesterol, have high levels of minerals and double the amount of the protein contained in meat and fish.
Insects could turn out to be healthy food as they contain reduced levels of fat and cholesterol, have high levels of minerals and double the amount of the protein contained in meat and fish.
Social Insects More Disease-resistant
Social species of wasps are far more disease-resistant their solitary counterparts, researchers with the Macquarie University say.
Social species of wasps are far more disease-resistant their solitary counterparts, researchers with the Macquarie University say.
Single and Effective Insect Repellent for All Types of Insects Soon Possible
The discovery of a new class of insect repellant has created the possibility of a new agent that is not only thousands of times more effective than DEET - the active ingredient in
The discovery of a new class of insect repellant has created the possibility of a new agent that is not only thousands of times more effective than DEET - the active ingredient in
