Nature2 weeks agoData scienceMagnetic field effects on behaviour in Drosophila - NatureThere is considerable evidence supporting magnetosensitivity in fruit flies, challenging previous claims of no magnetic field effects on behavior in Drosophila. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee4 months agoCaliforniaCalifornia has an exotic fruit fly problem. Gavin Newsom proposes spending $22 million to fix itCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to spend $22 million to combat exotic fruit fly infestations in the state. The state is currently experiencing the largest fruit fly infestation in its history. The impacted crops affected by these exotic fruit flies include blueberries, grapes, melons, peaches, pomegranates, and strawberries. [ more ]