March 28, 2022 — When doctors can’t easily reach someone — whether it’s in a war zone or a natural disaster — robot bugs are being designed to come to the rescue. That’s because the same things that make some insects such invasive pests — like their tiny size and resistance to harsh environments — … Read more
Food poisoning and gastroenteritis cases plummeted in England, as people stayed at home. Source link
Oct. 8, 2021 – People who are more than just a little spooked by all the incredibly realistic spiders featured in Halloween displays this time of year may be able to get help from a smartphone app. The Phobys app uses the same augmented reality technology that makes it fun to play mobile games like … Read more
“Generally, fear of bugs falls into the creepy-crawly category, and most times, this is fear with a disgust component,” he says. “Cicadas are especially unusual, and the less familiar things are, the scarier they can be.” These feelings are likely part of an evolutionary mechanism to protect us. People are prone to avoid things … Read more
Bay Area Lyme Foundation: “Ticks Carrying Disease Found to be Abundant in Beach Areas, Similar to Woodlands, According to New Study.” Daniel Salkeld, PhD, research scientist, Colorado State University. John Aucott, MD, director, Johns Hopkins Lyme Disease Clinical Research Center. Kirsten Stein, board member, Bay Area Lyme Foundation. Weather.com: “It’s Been the Warmest Winter on … Read more
MONDAY, Aug. 10, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Bugs beware: There’s a powerful new insect repellent in town. Just approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and known as nootkatone, the citrus-scented ingredient repels mosquitoes, ticks, bedbugs and fleas. In high concentrations, it can kill these pesky insects and slow the spread of the diseases they … Read more