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A robotic insect with four wings is the first to be able to control itself in all three axes of movement like a bee. The inventors hope it may be useful for rescue operations, or probing dangerous environments, but landing on the ceiling like a fly is still beyond its reach. Conquering flight has been a human obsession since the ancient Greeks and myth of Icarus. We have been able to get off the ground with fixed wings in airplanes, hovered with rotating wings in helicopters and even managed to build devices that take to…

Bumblebees are fuzzy, rotund, and indisputably adorable. They’re also secretly swole. The insects can cart around loads up to 80% of their body weight during foraging flights, and new research demonstrates that doing so probably isn’t easy. Get Ready For Another Summer of Invasive Lanternflies | Extreme EarthThe heavier a bumblebees’ pollen haul, the hotter a bee’s body temperature is likely to get, according to a study published Tuesday in the journal Biology Letters. As with most other animals, there’s a ceiling on how…

Just like humans, some bee species are struggling with a housing supply shortage.Similarities between the bee and human experience don't stop there, according to Laurentian retired professor of entomology Joe Shorthouse. "Bees like to live together, but they still need their own place. Just like units in an apartment complex," he said.Once they move in somewhere, they'll do what some humans do: stock up on food and set up rooms for their offspring.This is where bee hotels come in.These are wooden structures that provide a…

A Missouri government tip site for submitting complaints and concerns about gender-affirming care is down after people flooded it with fanfiction, rambling anecdotes and the “Bee Movie” script. The Missouri Attorney General’s office launched an online form for “Transgender Center Concerns” in late March, inviting those who’ve witnessed “troubling practices” at clinics that provide gender-affirming care to submit tips. The site didn’t ask users to name patients or healthcare providers, but encouraged users to complete…

Goi-row Droive Smashshur Capcom offered up another electrifying Street Fighter 6 Developer Match video, which this time gives us our first in-depth look at Delta Red agent and World Warrior veteran Cammy White, as she tangles with the lithe and multi-talented limbs of newcomer Manon on the mean streets of laaahhhnnndahhn. Cammy, who has been an extremely dangerous and notable Street Fighter character for many entries, looks to be living the “if it ain’t broke” adage, and can be seen throwing out all manner of instantly…

Image: quiggyt4 (Shutterstock)Scranton is ranked in the top five on the list for an average total allergy score, receiving an 87.08-point ranking, the study reported.Grass and weed pollen is a top component here, and while tree pollen peaks in mid-February, it can continue well into May. Fortunately, residents and visitors won’t have to worry about weed pollen levels until fall when the weather changes. Image: quiggyt4 (Shutterstock)Scranton is ranked in the top five on the list for an average total allergy score,…

The quest to solve the New York Times puzzlePhoto by Nemichandra Hombannavar on UnsplashSolving the New York Times Spelling Bee can be a rewarding experience that balances a challenge with the pleasure of word exploration. While it’s not always a walk in the park, the satisfaction gained from finding each word is well worth the effort. Among the various linguistic achievements in the puzzle, uncovering the pangram is like discovering a hidden treasure. This special word, which uses all the given letters, highlights the…

A female fox covered in dandelion pappi.Photo: Lewis NewmanThe best wildlife photography can make the familiar appear strange, but it can also make the secret lives of animals feel quite comparable to our own.Now, the British Wildlife Photography Awards have selected their winning photos for the 2023 competition. The following 21 images were selected from over 13,000 submitted, with photographers vying for a £5,000 ($6,000) grand prize.In the photos, you can see the biodiversity of the United Kingdom in sharp relief; from…

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