Mussel-inspired adhesive becomes unglued on command
Scientists at Humboldt University of Berlin in Germany have developed a bio-based, mussel-inspired adhesive that loses stickiness when oxidised, enhancing recycling and repair.
‘Scuba-diving’ lizards use bubble to breathe underwater and avoid predators
Researchers at Binghamton University in the United States discovered that lizards can stay underwater 32% longer by rebreathing bubbles over their heads.
Zebrafish “taste” oxygen: A breakthrough in respiratory biology
Scientists at the University of Ottawa in Canada discover zebrafish larvae use taste buds to sense oxygen levels in water and regulate their breathing.
Mirror, mirror, in my tank, who’s the biggest fish of all?
Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University in Japan discovered that bluestreak cleaner wrasse use mirrors to assess their body size before they attack.
Ancient sea cow attacked by a crocodile and sharks sheds new light on prehistoric food chains
Researchers from the University of Zurich, Switzerland, discovered the prehistoric sea cow was first bitten on the snout by the croc before it likely performed a death roll.
In world 1st, high-quality cat stem cells generated without genetic footprint
Osaka Metropolitan University researchers in Japan create world-first high-quality feline stem cells using cells from sterilised cats’ uteruses.
Mosquitoes sense infrared from body heat to help track humans down
Researchers at UC Santa Barbara, USA, have discovered that mosquitoes use infrared detection from body heat to locate human hosts, enhancing their deadly efficiency.
Reduce, reuse, reflycle
Researchers at Macquarie University in Australia are using genetically engineered black soldier flies to tackle global waste and produce valuable industrial materials, including biofuels.
Zero-tangle dual dog leash with 360 swivel action
The Dual Doggie Leash, made by the US company Wigzi, is designed to walk two dogs at once without tangling the leads.
Butterflies accumulate enough static electricity to attract pollen without contact
Researchers from the University of Bristol, UK, discovered butterflies and moths use static electricity to attract pollen, enhancing their pollination efficiency.