Tag: Insects
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How did cockroaches manage to survive the meteorite that wiped off dinosaurs?
When the rock now known as the Chicxulub impactor plummeted from outer space and slammed into the Earth 66 million years ago, cockroaches were...
Zinc-infused proteins are the secret that allows scorpions, spiders and ants to puncture tough skin
The big idea
Many small animals grow their teeth, claws and other “tools” out of materials that are filled with zinc, bromine and manganese, reaching...
Eating bugs is good for you and the world
Does the idea of eating insects bug you?
Well, think about this: the United Nations predicts that by 2050, if current trends continue, the world’s population...
