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Cbsnews
1 month ago
OMG science

Cicadas come with an itchy pest - nearly invisible mites that can cause rashes and travel with the wind

This year's cicada emergence coincided with outbreaks of oak leaf itch mites, resulting in discomfort for many individuals due to bites. [ more ]
Inverse
3 months ago
Science

Why The "Sweet" Sound Of Cicadas Have Fascinated Humans For Millennia

Cicadas are not unique to Australia and are found globally. Their loud mating calls have been appreciated in ancient cultures. [ more ]
Inverse
3 months ago
OMG science

What Cicadas Can Teach Us About Living On Alien Planets

Cicadas are Earthlings despite their unearthly appearance, and their survival strategies can spark curiosity about potential alien life forms. [ more ]
Mail Online
3 months ago
OMG science

'One in a million' blue-eyed mutant cicada found by family in Illinois

A blue-eyed cicada with a rare genetic mutation was found by an Illinois family and donated to Chicago's Field Museum for further study. [ more ]
#life-cycle
Inverse
3 months ago
Science

What Do Trillions of Cicadas Do Underground for Years?

Trillions of cicadas live underground for years, drinking from tree roots and shedding their skin, emerging briefly every 13 or 17 years for mating. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
3 months ago
New York City

June 16: ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY

Cicadas infested Long Island in 1919 causing devastation, revealing their life cycle, predators, and impact on vegetation. [ more ]
Inverse
3 months ago
Science

What Do Trillions of Cicadas Do Underground for Years?

Trillions of cicadas live underground for years, drinking from tree roots and shedding their skin, emerging briefly every 13 or 17 years for mating. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
3 months ago
New York City

June 16: ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY

Cicadas infested Long Island in 1919 causing devastation, revealing their life cycle, predators, and impact on vegetation. [ more ]
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#chicago
Eater Chicago
3 months ago
Chicago

Cicada-Infused Malort Tests Mother Nature's Boundaries

Cicadas are being creatively incorporated into food and drink products in Chicago, drawing attention and capitalizing on their rare emergence. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Chicago

The Ghost Trees of Chicago

Cicadas can cause short-term damage to young trees during egg-laying, but most trees will recover fine after cicadas are gone. [ more ]
Eater Chicago
3 months ago
Chicago

Cicada-Infused Malort Tests Mother Nature's Boundaries

Cicadas are being creatively incorporated into food and drink products in Chicago, drawing attention and capitalizing on their rare emergence. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Chicago

The Ghost Trees of Chicago

Cicadas can cause short-term damage to young trees during egg-laying, but most trees will recover fine after cicadas are gone. [ more ]
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#emergence
www.aljazeera.com
3 months ago
Science

Photos: Up close and personal, cicadas display nature's artwork

Trillions of periodical cicadas emerging in the US are both overwhelming and visually stunning, with scientists and artists noting their unique beauty. [ more ]
time.com
5 months ago
OMG science

More Than a Trillion Cicadas Are Coming. Are You Ready?

Two broods of over a trillion cicadas are emerging this spring after more than 90% of their lifespan spent underground. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
3 months ago
Science

Photos: Up close and personal, cicadas display nature's artwork

Trillions of periodical cicadas emerging in the US are both overwhelming and visually stunning, with scientists and artists noting their unique beauty. [ more ]
time.com
5 months ago
OMG science

More Than a Trillion Cicadas Are Coming. Are You Ready?

Two broods of over a trillion cicadas are emerging this spring after more than 90% of their lifespan spent underground. [ more ]
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www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
US news

Buzz, Chirp, Wee-Oo: The Sounds of Cicadas Are Back

Americans are experiencing a rare event of two cicada broods emerging simultaneously, finding comfort or annoyance in their loud sounds. [ more ]
Mail Online
4 months ago
OMG science

What do you need to know as sex-crazed cicadas reemerge across the US?

Cicadas generating 400 sound waves per second have ecological benefits like aerating lawns and improving water filtration. [ more ]
#fluid-dynamics
www.npr.org
6 months ago
Science

Scientists studied how cicadas pee. Their insights could shed light on fluid dynamics

Cicadas produce jets of pee, surprising researchers.
Cicadas' unique urination has applications in various fields like 3D printing and drug delivery. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
6 months ago
Science

Why Cicadas Power Spray Their Pee

Cicadas produce loud sounds like a chainsaw and spray pee in powerful streams.
Research shows cicadas are exceptional but efficient in peeing compared to other insects. [ more ]
www.npr.org
6 months ago
Science

Scientists studied how cicadas pee. Their insights could shed light on fluid dynamics

Cicadas produce jets of pee, surprising researchers.
Cicadas' unique urination has applications in various fields like 3D printing and drug delivery. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
6 months ago
Science

Why Cicadas Power Spray Their Pee

Cicadas produce loud sounds like a chainsaw and spray pee in powerful streams.
Research shows cicadas are exceptional but efficient in peeing compared to other insects. [ more ]
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