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Research shows why parents are born and not made
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Nov 03, 2008 |
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Research published today reveals for the first time that the different roles of mothers and fathers are influenced by genetics. The study, by the Universities of Exeter and Edinburgh, shows how variation in where males and ...
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Fossilized dung balls reveal secret ecology of lost world
Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils
Jul 15, 2009 |
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A new study of 30 million year old fossil 'mega-dung' from extinct giant South American mammals reveals evidence of complex ecological interactions and theft of dung-beetles' food stores by other animals.
Guam rhino beetles got rhythm
Apr 14, 2009 |
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In May 2008 the island of Guam became a living laboratory for scientists as they attached acoustic equipment to coconut trees in order to listen for rhinoceros beetles. A grant from USDA IPM allowed Richard Mankin, a recognized ...
Armed beetles find a mate, whatever their size
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Mar 27, 2008 |
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One species of armed beetle is proving that size doesn’t necessarily matter when it comes to finding a mate. The creature’s ‘pulling techniques’ will be revealed in the April edition of the Royal Entomological So ...
Lustful beetles desire water, not sex
Mar 05, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Female seed beetles are known for their promiscuity, a surprising fact given that the males of the species have dangerously sharp spikes on their sex organs. Now a U of T Mississauga team ...
Complex dynamics underlie bark beetle eruptions
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Jun 02, 2008 |
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Forest management that favors single tree species and climate change are just two of the critical factors making forests throughout western North America more susceptible to infestation by bark beetles, according to an article ...
Controlling cucumber beetles organically
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Feb 17, 2009 |
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As the popularity of organic produce increases with consumers, growers need more options to manage pests naturally.
Sexual Encounters of the Third Kind: Darwin's Beetles Still Producing Surprises
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Feb 06, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- On the eve of Charles Darwin’s 200th birthday, researchers at the University of New Mexico and University of Montana report a new twist in sexual selection theory - the realm of evolutionary ...
Rove beetles act as warning signs for clear-cutting consequences
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Jun 12, 2007 |
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New research from the University of Alberta and the Canadian Forest Service has revealed the humble rove beetle may actually have a lot to tell us about the effects of harvesting on forests species.
Cyborg beetles to be the US military's latest weapon (w/ Video)
Oct 15, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- A team of scientists funded by the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) have implanted miniature neural and muscle stimulation systems into beetles to enable their flight to ...
Asian lady beetles invade homes
Oct 30, 2006 |
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U.S. scientists say this is the time of year Asian lady beetles begin invading homes but there are methods that can help protect homes from infestation.
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