Booze-Proof Hornets Could Hold Key to Studying Alcoholism
Zachy Hennessey via Israel21c – Researchers find that hornets have several copies of the gene responsible for producing the enzyme that breaks down alcohol. A new discovery from researchers at Tel Aviv…
4 Weird but Sustainable Sources of Protein
Zachy Hennessey via Israel21c – Thanks to the marvel of technology, experts have found ways to extract protein from some pretty bizarre ingredients. As global food security becomes an increasing problem, a…
8 new weapons in the anti-mosquito arsenal
Abigail Klein Leichman via Israel21c – Cases of West Nile virus highlight the urgency of dealing with disease-carrying mosquito populations, which are only growing… Cases of West Nile virus in areas of…
8 Simple Ways You Can Help Beneficial Bugs Survive
Abigail Klein Leichman via Israel21c – ‘Good’ insects like bees and parasitoids are essential to our existence but their survival is threatened. Here’s what you can do assure their future. Mosquitoes can…
Israeli Air Purifiers Fight Covid in 400 UK, Irish Buses
Abigail Klein Leichman via Israel21c – Four hundred touring coaches, repurposed to transport essential workers in the United Kingdom and Ireland, have been outfitted with air filtration and disinfection devices from…
