Plague of rats and insects provide latest challenge for war-shattered Gazans

Plague of rats and insects provide latest challenge for war-shattered Gazans

One displaced woman told UN News’s correspondent in Gaza: “In all camps, we suffer from biting insects, especially fleas,” adding that “our children suffer from severe pain due to itching and stinging. “We tried to treat it in simple ways, but the right medicines are not available at the medical centre.” While biting insects found in […]

A rechargeable, remote-controllable cyborg cockroach to monitor hazardous environment [Details]

A rechargeable, remote-controllable cyborg cockroach to monitor hazardous environment [Details]

An international team led by researchers at the RIKEN Cluster for Pioneering Research (CPR) has engineered a system for creating remote controlled cyborg cockroaches, equipped with a tiny wireless control module that is powered by a rechargeable battery attached to a solar cell. Despite the mechanic devices, ultrathin electronics and flexible materials allow the insects […]

Dragonfly brains predict the path of their prey

Dragonfly brains predict the path of their prey

New research from Australia and Sweden has shown how a dragonfly’s brain anticipates the movement of its prey, enabling it to hunt successfully. This knowledge could lead to innovations in fields such as robot vision. An article published today in the journal eLife by researchers at the University of Adelaide and Lund University has offered […]