Tag: larvae
Fossil Friday: Dragonfly from the Upper Jurassic
Almost everything in the wonderful construction of dragonflies cries out for a design explanation.
Yes, Ants Think — Like Computers
Computer programmers have adapted some ant problem-solving methods to software programs (but without the need for complex chemical scents).
Peppered Moths: It’s Déjà Vu All Over Again
At most, the story shows a change in the proportions of two varieties of the same species.
New Mode of Flight Found in Tiny Beetle
A millimeter-sized beetle flies efficiently with feathery wings and a beat mode not seen before. Did it evolve by natural selection?
For Your Post-Holiday Enjoyment, Healthy ID Snacks
Among other design inspirations, the “ultimate non-stick coating” developed at McMaster University is based on the lotus leaf.