University of Wyoming
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It can be challenging, trying to selectively kill off an invasive plant that grows in amongst non-target native species. A new initiative is aiming to do just that, however, by introducing a weed-eating mite into the Canadian environment.
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So-called "camera traps" – motion-activated cameras that automatically take photos of passing wildlife – are a great way of determining the type and number of animals present in a given area. Now, they could prove even more useful, thanks to a new artificial intelligence (AI) system.
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Animals adapt to survive and researchers from France and the US are developing robots that can keep working even after receiving major damage.
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ScienceA study on spider web glue has given us the insights needed to produce stronger bioadhesives to replace petroleum-based products.