One by one, mosquitoes are captured by a handheld vacuum and released into a clear plastic box. After taking a moment to adjust to their new surroundings, the mosquitoes smell blood and swarm to the ...
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Engineers repurpose a mosquito proboscis to create a 3D printing nozzle
When it comes to innovation, engineers have long proved to be brilliant copycats, drawing inspiration directly from nature.
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Mosquito proboscis repurposed as a fine nozzle for 3D printing
When engineers struggled to make 3D printer nozzles narrow enough for their needs, they turned to nature and found the ...
The feeding apparatus of butterflies and moths has drawn considerable attention owing to its specialised morphology and its critical role in ecological interactions. The proboscis is a highly derived, ...
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IIT Delhi develops innovative mosquito-repellent detergents for fabrics
A research team at IIT Delhi, led by Professor Javed Nabibaksha Sheikh, has developed innovative mosquito-repellent ...
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