New Scientist on MSN10h
How a moth uses an optical illusion to disguise itself as a leaf
The smooth wings of fruit-sucking moths appear to be ridged like a leaf – but the resemblance is created by nanostructures ...
How to build a pollinator garden that’s irresistible to bees, butterflies and hummingbirds
Even a small area can serve as a respite for pollinators, and these Oregon experts are ready to help you get started.
ZME Science on MSN3h
This Moth’s Wings Create a Mind-Bending 3D Optical Illusion to Avoid Being Eaten
In the dense rainforests of northern Australia and South-East Asia, a master of disguise flutters through the shadows. The ...
Masquerading moth deploys specialized nanostructures to evade predators
Researchers from Murdoch University and The University of Western Australia found the forewings of the fruit-sucking moth ...
A hopping treasure trove: Scientist discovers 16 new grasshopper species
A Mississippi State University scientist has discovered a hopping treasure trove—16 new species of grasshoppers living in the ...
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Appalachian grasshopper, thought to be extinct, rediscovered in Augusta County
A species of grasshopper native to Appalachia, believed to be extinct, was spotted last year in Augusta County. It’s among several rare and never before seen plants and animals that were discovered in ...
Science Daily5d
Scientist discovers 16 new grasshopper species, champions desert biodiversity
A scientist has discovered a hopping treasure trove -- 16 new species of grasshoppers living in the thorny scrubs of U.S. and Mexican deserts.
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Geometric Solids
Use the drop down menu to choose from the possible solids: Tetrahedron, Cube, Octahedron, Dodecahedron, Icosahedron, or "My Own Net." Manipulate set shapes in the workspace. Click and drag the shape ...