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Modified fish and flies could pull pollution out of the environment
Methylmercury is an extremely toxic compound, and unfortunately it's often present in the fish that we eat. Scientists are ...
This Fly Larva’s Butt Looks Like a Termite’s Head—and Termites Are Falling for It
“Most termites live several meters deep and have no visual perception. However, harvester termites come out at dusk to ...
Jamming rivals' love songs with wing flicks: How fruit flies flit between courtship and aggression
For fruit flies, finding the right mate is all about the right song. Now, research shows that male flies don't just try to ...
'ChatGPT for birdsong' may shed light on how language is wired in the human brain
Just like ChatGPT and other generative language models train on human texts to create grammatically correct sentences, a new ...
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Fruit Flies Taking Over? Here's How to Get Rid of Them for Good
Throw away garbage and take out recycling frequently. Clean out the bottom of bins when liquid accumulates, wipe down ...
'Exotic and enchanting' island you can fly to for £53 from Liverpool John Lennon Airport
Liverpool John Lennon Airport has described Madeira as "Portugal’s most exotic and enchanting island." Warmer than Liverpool ...
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Mistakes Everyone Makes When Trying To Get Rid Of Fruit Flies
Uncover the common mistakes people make when trying to eliminate fruit flies from their homes. Learn effective strategies to ...
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Not too hard, not too soft, rotting fruit is just right - for fruit fly maggots
In a new study published in the journal PLOS Biology, researchers found that when it comes to food preferences, texture can be just as important as taste in fruit fly maggots. The lead author and ...
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More than a nuisance, fruit flies used to study adaptation at WSU Vancouver
Most people see fruit flies as a nuisance. A scientist at Washington State University Vancouver sees them as the key to understanding evolution. Seth Rudman, an assistant professor in the School ...
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Feature: Space exploration pioneers: three generations of fruit flies born in China's space station
BEIJING, Jan. 30 (Xinhua) -- Can fruit flies reproduce in space? How do they behave in the space environment, without the Earth gravity or a geomagnetic field? Since the first batch of fruit flies ...
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Fruit Fly Problem? Here’s How to Eliminate Them Permanently
Fruit flies thrive on the rot produced by cabbages, strawberries, bananas and other fruits and vegetables that can often break down before you notice them aging out of edibility. Sugary substances ...
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Maggot filled peaches triggers fruit fly outbreak alert in Adelaide eastern suburb Glynde
One of the world’s most destructive pests has been detected in an Adelaide eastern suburbs area and strict quarantine restrictions have been introduced. See the areas affected and what the ...