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Fruit flies are already famous in science. They’ve helped researchers make discoveries in genetics, aging, and brain function. Now, scientists at UC Santa Barbara have found that fruit fly larvae have ...

The global birthrate has been in significant decline for decades. In the U.S., couples are deciding to have children later in ...

But a team of researchers at Harvard has recognized that there are some behaviors that are so instinctual that it's possible to induce animals to act as if they were robotic. Or mostly robotic, at ...

Scientists found that fruit fly larvae can sense electric fields, adding them to a list with sharks, bees, and even the platypus. Since they are common in research, this opens new avenues of study.

Warmer weather means fruit flies will be at their worst. Here's how to keep them out of your home before the summer begins.

If flies have been a nuisance in your home recently, there are three easy homemade traps that will lure them in - and you can ...

EPFL researchers use fruit fly brains and optogenetics to develop agile robotic systems, bridging neuroscience and advanced ...

Researchers at EPFL's Neuroengineering Laboratory, led by Pavan Ramdya, aim to replicate the workings of the brain of the ...

Fruit flies are at their worst when the weather warms. We asked a certified bug expert about the best ways to keep them out ...

Researchers also put insects to work in labs: Fruit flies have revolutionized genetics, cockroaches provide insights into neurobiology, and ants inspire AI-driven robots. On top of that, medical ...

Slice the lemon into thick pieces or cut it in half, then press whole cloves into the flesh of the fruit. The more cloves you add, the stronger the scent will be, making it more effective at keeping ...