VIDEO from Temponaut Timelapse, a fascinating timelapse of ants eating a raspberry. [website]
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Your teabag is rich in insect DNA that could help scientists track endangered species
There's a slew of insect DNA floating in your cup of tea. The minute bits were left behind from pollinating bees, spider webs strung across the plants, and other natural occurrences where insects were in close proximity to the tea plant. Now, Trier University ecological geneticist Henrik Krehenwinkel and colleagues are exploring whether the DNA… READ THE REST
Blood from squashed mosquito leads police to burglar
In the Chinese province of Fujian, police were investigating a burglary at an apartment complex. Apparently, the apartment was empty but police found evidence that the burglar had cooked a meal and spent the night. The cops also noticed a squashed mosquito on the wall and took a blood sample. From Shine.cn: After a DNA… READ THE REST
A beetle without any insides manages to keep on truckin' (video)
I'm not sure how this poor hollowed-out insect ended up in such damaged condition, but it's fascinating that even with its organs missing, it's able to keep marching on. Click to expand Front page thumbnail image: sopf / shutterstock.com READ THE REST
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We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. Studying has become incredibly unconventional, starting with doing everything online and continuing with giving textbooks the axe. So if you're ditching the stacks for a more modern way to focus on your… READ THE REST
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We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. There are a ton of different hurdles, making getting an education from home difficult. Besides the apparent distractions, you don't have as many tools as you would find in the stacks. Bulk… READ THE REST
