VIDEO from Temponaut Timelapse, a fascinating timelapse of ants eating a raspberry. [website]
Ants vs. Raspberry: A time-lapse video
Bug-based pet protein now available from Purina
From Reuters: Nestle's Purina brand is launching a line of pet food using insects, as the world's biggest food group tests more environmentally sustainable protein sources.The Purina Beyond Nature's The move addresses a trend of people seeking more eco-friendly or allergen-free diets for their pets, and puts Nestle into potential competition with smaller brands like… READ THE REST
How the diabolical ironclad beetle survives getting run over by a car
What makes the diabolical ironclad beetle (the insect's actual common name) so indestructible? To find out, researchers at the University of California, Irvine and their colleagues repeatedly drove over them with their cars. Yes, the creepy crawlers survived the tire test and countless other more exacting compression tests in the laboratory. After years of research,… READ THE REST
Murder hornet eludes scientists trying to electronically track it to its secret lair
Several months ago, Washington State Department of Agriculture scientists glued a tracking device to a "murder" hornet in hopes of following the insect to its nest. Unfortunately, the tracker fell off. The Asian giant hornet is an invasive species and if it's established in the state, that will be bad news for "the environment, economy… READ THE REST
The FITT360 is a wearable hands-free camera for shooting gorgeous 4K, 360-degree video
Your smartphone, while being an unquestioned technological marvel, can also get you into all kinds of trouble. Because it demands so much of your attention, it's easy to get distracted and miss what's happening around you, especially if you're shooting video or taking pictures. In fact, it can even get downright dangerous if you aren't… READ THE REST
Check out Pre-Black Friday sale prices on air fryers, pressure cookers, and grills
Kitchen appliances and cooking tools are usually among the hottest doorbuster items every Black Friday. Unfortunately, there really aren't many doors to bust this year, due to COVID. However, cooking is eternal; so, despite the changes, deals are still flying fast and furious for a full assortment of air fryers, pressure cookers, and grills, all… READ THE REST
Open a new world of DIY electronics with a handheld game system kids can create themselves
If you know a kid, then that means you might know a kid who wants a PS5 or an Xbox Series X. There's no question that the new next-generation gaming consoles are true marvels, but beyond playing games, there is another side of this activity that could fire up a kid's imagination or personal ingenuity… READ THE REST