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- Poorly camouflaged insects can kick off a cascade of ecological impacts
- Nano-cone textures generate extremely 'robust' water-repellent surfaces
- Bugs not gay, just confused
- Footwear recycling gets a kick-start
- Do sunny climates reduce ADHD?
- Getting ready for Generation-C: Creative consumers who modify electronics
| Poorly camouflaged insects can kick off a cascade of ecological impacts Posted: 21 Oct 2013 11:33 AM PDT A California walking stick insect that has evolved to produce individuals with two distinct appearances -- an all-green form that camouflages well with broader leaves and a form with a white stripe running down its back that blends better with needle-like leaves -- can markedly affect its broader ecological community when the appearance of the bug is mismatched with the plant it's living on.  |
| Nano-cone textures generate extremely 'robust' water-repellent surfaces Posted: 21 Oct 2013 10:11 AM PDT Scientists create surfaces with differently shaped nanoscale textures that may yield improved materials for applications in transportation, energy, and diagnostics.  |
| Posted: 21 Oct 2013 10:10 AM PDT Researchers have found that homosexual behavior in bugs is probably accidental in most cases. In the rush to produce offspring, bugs do not take much time to inspect their mates' gender, potentially leading to same-sex mating.  |
| Footwear recycling gets a kick-start Posted: 21 Oct 2013 07:37 AM PDT A newly developed recycling process could make landfill sites filled with old shoes a thing of the past.  |
| Do sunny climates reduce ADHD? Posted: 21 Oct 2013 06:46 AM PDT ADHD is the most common childhood psychiatric disorder. Scientists do not know what causes it, but genetics play a clear role. Other risk factors have also been identified, including premature birth, low birth weight, a mother's use of alcohol or tobacco during pregnancy, and environmental exposures to toxins like lead. Regions with high sunlight intensity have a lower prevalence of ADHD, suggesting that high sunlight intensity may exert a 'protective' effect for ADHD.  |
| Getting ready for Generation-C: Creative consumers who modify electronics Posted: 21 Oct 2013 06:45 AM PDT A generational movement consisting of creative consumers who modify proprietary offerings, and of members of society who in turn use their developments, all without any moral and legal considerations. Think video and audio mashups, jailbreaks for game consoles, unlocked mobile phones, tuned cars, even 'hacked' vacuum cleaners that can now be controlled remotely, via mobile phone apps.  |
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