According to the team of researchers, the removeable backpacks worn by the beetles encouraged movement in particular ...

Robot Wearing Live Insect Antennae Becomes Sniffing Cyborg So far, the bot out of Israel can successfully "smell" things like whiskey, marzipan and lemons.

Microsurgery And Super Glue Show How Antennae Aid Moth Navigation Date: February 27, 2007 Source: University of Washington Summary: Scientists have wondered how four-winged insects most active at ...

Insect antennae have olfactory receptors that detect odour molecules emanating from a food source, a potential mate, or a good place to lay eggs.

Like other insects, their antennae allow them to smell. But the researchers suspected the antennae also provided moths with the means to stay on the proper heading while in flight.

Mar 22, 2024: Insect-inspired antennal sensory system excels in tactile and magnetic perception (Nanowerk Spotlight) Insect antennae have long fascinated scientists with their remarkable ability to ...

Insects also rely on their antennae to find food, mates and safe places for their offspring, so their antennae must remain in excellent condition. For ants, it's more of a number game; ...

The silkworm moth (Bombyx mori) is an insect that no longer flies due to domestication. The males use their antennae to detect pheromones emitted by females and respond very acutely, and have been ...

The olfactory sensory system of insects begins with detecting an odorant like a VOC by olfactory receptor neurons (ORNs) in the insect antennae. These nerve cells respond to more than one VOC ...

For those who love insects, the Burke Museum's annual Bug Blast on Sunday should make them... Antenna alert: Burke Museum's Bug Blast will be a hive of insect appreciation ...