The insect that carries its own bomb: How the bombardier beetle turns chemistry into a weapon

Bombardier beetles possess a unique defense mechanism involving explosive chemical sprays. These insects mix chemicals to create a hot, noxious ...
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Scientists prove Charles Darwin’s 150-year-old theory right with the help of an insect-eating plant

A breakthrough in plant science has validated Charles Darwin’s historic conjecture surrounding carnivorous Saxifraga species. Researchers discovered that these plants ...
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California’s western monarch migration hits third-lowest count at 12,260

This winter’s survey of the western monarch butterfly revealed over 12,000 individuals, a small rise from last year. Despite this ...
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