Biting flies are attracted to blue traps – we used AI to work out why
New research on what attracts blood-feasting flies to blue objects could help minimise the impacts of those insects on people and animals.
July 4, 2023 • ~6 min
Aviation turbulence soared by up to 55% as the world warmed -- new research
Turbulence strong enough to pose an injury risk could be set to double or triple in frequency in the future.
June 14, 2023 • ~7 min
Seeing dead fruit flies is bad for the health of fruit flies – and neuroscientists have identified the exact brain cells responsible
When fruit flies see other dead fruit flies, their life spans are cut short. Other species also undergo analogous physiological changes when seeing their dead.
June 13, 2023 • ~7 min
What is the FAA's NOTAM? An aviation expert explains how the critical safety system works
The Notices to Air Mission system failed on Jan. 10, 2023, leading to thousands of canceled flights. The system is where all important safety information for pilots and dispatchers gets posted.
Jan. 12, 2023 • ~5 min
Tiny algae could help fix concrete's dirty little climate secret – 4 innovative ways to clean up this notoriously hard to decarbonize industry
Cement is responsible for more than 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Its emissions doubled over the past two decades, and demand is still rising fast.
Sept. 7, 2022 • ~8 min
Flies evade your swatting thanks to sophisticated vision and neural shortcuts
Why is it so difficult to swat a fly? A team of insect experts explains how a fly’s sophisticated vision allows it to quickly react to visual cues.
Aug. 17, 2022 • ~8 min
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