Fungus 'hacks' natural immune system to cause neurodegeneration in fruit flies
A fungal infection has been shown to trigger a fruit fly's own immune system to destroy brain cells, leading to signs of ...
This Fly Larva’s Butt Looks Like a Termite’s Head—and Termites Are Falling for It
“Most termites live several meters deep and have no visual perception. However, harvester termites come out at dusk to ...
Jamming rivals' love songs with wing flicks: How fruit flies flit between courtship and aggression
For fruit flies, finding the right mate is all about the right song. Now, research shows that male flies don't just try to ...
KNAU Arizona Public Radio12d
Not too hard, not too soft, rotting fruit is just right - for fruit fly maggots
It turns out, a maggot's preference for rotting fruit has as much to do with texture as taste. Researchers are looking into figuring out why and what neurons are responsible.
China Internet Information Center15d
Feature: Space exploration pioneers: three generations of fruit flies born in China's space station
BEIJING, Jan. 30 (Xinhua) -- Can fruit flies reproduce in space? How do they behave in the space environment, without the Earth gravity or a geomagnetic field? Since the first batch of fruit flies ...
verywellhealth15d
Is Monk Fruit a Healthy Alternative to Sugar?
Monk fruit is a healthier alternative to sugar or artificial sweeteners. Although research is limited, evidence suggests that monk fruit may have health benefits. It contains antioxidants, is safe for ...
The Indian Express16d
The flies primarily feed on the blood of livestock such as sheep, goats, cattle, and wild animals
The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) has identified 23 species of blood-sucking flies belonging to the Culicoides genus in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, with 13 of them being reported for the first ...
Adelaide Now21d
Maggot filled peaches triggers fruit fly outbreak alert in Adelaide eastern suburb Glynde
One of the world’s most destructive pests has been detected in an Adelaide eastern suburbs area and strict quarantine restrictions have been introduced. See the areas affected and what the ...
India Today22d
11 dead after fruit truck overturns in Karnataka's Uttara Kannada
It was carrying over 30 passengers. Listen to Story Accident occurred in Karnataka’s Uttara Kannada district Fruit-laden truck overturned in forest section killing eight Police say no barrier on ledge ...
The Independent22d
The banned airlines deemed unsafe to fly in the UK
Aviation industry regulations are as stringent as ever in 2025 – but passengers should still consider the safety of operations when choosing who to fly with. Failure to follow operational ...
People22d
Cat Accidentally Left on Plane Flies Between New Zealand and Australia 3 Times in 24 Hours
The New Zealand Herald reports that while Neas didn’t pay costs for the return trip, she had originally paid Christchurch-based company Move My Pet $1106 ($1948 NZD) to have Mittens fly with her.
The Mirror23d
Millions in England urged to avoid eating one fruit in NHS warning
Millions of Brits are being warned to avoid a specific fruit, and there's an important reason behind this advice. Figures from the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) highlight that as many ...