ParkerDec 22, 20183 minAwestruck: Bees Stop Flying During the EclipseAre bees just as intrigued by the solar eclipse as we are? Recently released data from the 2017 eclipse shows that honey bees across North America completely stopped flying as the moon passed over the sun. Honey bees are an integral part of our ecosystem and understanding their behaviour is key in keeping crops pollinated and honey flowing. With this in mind, researchers from the University of Missouri, Lincoln University, and Willamette University teamed up to find out why t
ParkerOct 23, 20183 minThe One Good Thing About MosquitoesMost of us think of mosquitoes as being innately bad, or even evil, but researchers have recently found a way to get some good out of them. Taking a closer look at the mosquito's needle-like mouth (known as the fascicle), engineers have discovered a way to make our own needles less painful. Utilizing serrated edges, a flexible tip, and vibration, the new needle design promises to make going to the doctor for vaccines and blood tests virtually painless, opening doorways for fu