New Scientist on MSN2d
How a moth uses an optical illusion to disguise itself as a leaf
The smooth wings of fruit-sucking moths appear to be ridged like a leaf – but the resemblance is created by nanostructures ...
Southern Living on MSN8d
Why You Should Never Toss Strawberry Leaves
The entirety of a strawberry are all edible. Strawberry leaves contain significantly more polyphenols than the fruit itself, ...
ZME Science on MSN2d
This Moth’s Wings Create a Mind-Bending 3D Optical Illusion to Avoid Being Eaten
In the dense rainforests of northern Australia and South-East Asia, a master of disguise flutters through the shadows. The ...
earth4d
Guava is an underappreciated fruit with numerous health benefits
Guavas are notable for their fiber, antioxidants and vitamin C, which offer benefits for digestion, immunity, heart health ...
Growing Produce16d
Growers Want Help Against Cherry Leaf Spot Disease
Fungicide resistance turns Michigan growers into easy pickings for cherry leaf spot when wind and rain prevail. Scientists ...
Inland Valley Daily Bulletin13h
How to keep your citrus trees healthy and well-fertilized
If the leaves of your citrus tree are yellow, it’s a sign that they are deficient in the minerals — nitrogen and magnesium t ...
Science Daily1d
Masquerading moth deploys unique optical tricks to evade predators
Scientists have described a nocturnal moth's unique evolutionary trick in replicating the appearance of 3D leaf, with potential applications for the development of advanced camouflage materials and ...