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2023-05-05 @ 20.25.23 ∈ In English
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Example of tool use by an insect found in Australian assassin bugs
In simply watching the bugs, the researchers noted that both males and females would scrape resin off grass blades and apply it to parts of their bodies—most specifically their forelegs. […] After testing a number of the bugs, the research team found that they were 26% more successful at capturing their prey when the resin was on their bodies.
2023-05-03 @ 17.59.28 ∈ In English
Finding the best liquids to maximize antioxidant content in spinach smoothies
Cow's milk with a high fat content as well as coconut milk improved lutein liberation. [Yogurt] did not show particularly good [results]. [Soymilk] had a negative effect on lutein [liberation, while] other plant-based products in the study did not affect lutein liberation compared to water.
2023-04-28 @ 8.35.21 ∈ In English
Why are there fewer serial killers now than there used to be?
According to [James Alan] Fox, a criminology professor at Northeastern University, it comes down to several major changes in forensic science, policing, criminal justice and technology that have made it harder than ever for the BTK Killers of the world to escape capture.
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(From March)
Moths are more efficient pollinators than bees, shows new research
[The] researchers found that 83% of insect visits to bramble flowers were made during the day. While the moths made fewer visits during the shorter summer nights, notching up only 15% of the visits, they were able to pollinate the flowers more quickly.
