Beetles that survive volcanic heat inspire stuff that stays cool
A beetle that can handle the heat near volcanoes in the summertime inspired researchers to create a cooling material that doesn't use power.
Nat Levy-UT Austin •
futurity
June 24, 2020 • ~6 min
June 24, 2020 • ~6 min
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Beetle in amber pollinated flowers 99M years ago
A drop of fossilized amber from a mine in northern Myanmar contains not just a beetle but also 62 grains of pollen still clinging to its legs.
Kevin Fryling-Indiana •
futurity
Nov. 12, 2019 • ~4 min
Nov. 12, 2019 • ~4 min
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