Science Update

Collisions with birds are a serious threat to both military and civilian airplanes. And, yes, the military could have spent millions of dollars developing an avian projectile that would have the same characteristics as a bird, and millions of dollars more manufacturing these synthetic projectiles to be fired at airplane windshields and engines for testing … The post Sonic Boom: Chicken Gun a...

Dreams can be a rich source of creative ideas. The post Creative Dreaming appeared first on Science Update .

Humans relate better to robots that avert their eyes at well-chosen moments. The post Robot Gaze Aversion appeared first on Science Update .

Do bombardier beetles that stay together, spray together? The post Bombardier Beetle Buddies appeared first on Science Update .

The superb lyrebird of Australia combines its songs with specific dance moves to create an elaborate courtship ritual. The post The Lyrebird’s Dance appeared first on Science Update .

Does it really take seven years to digest chewing gum? The post Chewing Gum Myth appeared first on Science Update .

The 2017 total solar eclipse captured the public imagination and taught kids about bees. The post The 2017 Bee-Clipse appeared first on Science Update .

A listener wants to know if skunks are repelled by their own smell. The post Skunk Smell appeared first on Science Update .

Scientists strive to keep our spacecraft germ-free. The post Planetary Hygiene appeared first on Science Update .

A giant insect gobbles up guppies - and other small animals. The post Fish-Eating Praying Mantis appeared first on Science Update .

Where did our Sun get its start? The post Sun’s Birthplace appeared first on Science Update .

INSECTS & SPIDERS (Encore Edition) - Could spider venom be the next insecticide? Why mosquitoes smell you better at night. And debunking the myth of extracting dinosaur DNA from insects preserved in amber. Also, insect legs that bear an uncanny resemblance to modern machinery. The post INSECTS & SPIDERS appeared first on Science Update .

The diet of baby bee larvae activates genes that turn some into workers and others into queens. The post Queen Bees appeared first on Science Update .

Edible crickets could improve gut health. The post Edible Crickets & Gut Health appeared first on Science Update .

Bee alarm pheromones act as an effective elephant repellent. The post Bees & Elephants appeared first on Science Update .