Diversity of water striders emerged earlier than previously thought, researchers find

The diversity of water strider species apparently developed as early as the Cretaceous period, much earlier than previously ...
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These Bugs Don’t Just Walk on Water—They Row and Skate Across It

When we think about creatures skimming across water, images of birds landing or frogs leaping come to mind. But some of ...
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Analysis of rowing force of the water strider middle leg by direct measurement using a bio-appropriating probe and by indirect measurement using image analysis

(a) The system consisted of six parts as follows: (1) a force transducer; (2) a BAP; (3) a fixture; (4) a high-speed camera; (5) a pool; and (6) a data acquisition system. (b) Photo of the BAP. (c) ...
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Robotic insect moves across the water via world-record tech

Water striders are fascinating to watch, as they scoot across the water while supported by surface tension. Scientists have now built a tiny robotic version of the insect, which utilizes a ...
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Ancient Water Striders Found In Amber Have Been Stuck Doing The Deed For 100 Million Years

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...
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Water-bombed insects and carrots that curl

Media coverage can often be the push that helps research make a splash. Well, this week’s Newscripts is a little late to that particular party. Andrew Dickerson’s research into what happens to water ...
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Self-morphing, wing-like feet enhance surface maneuverability of water striders and robots

A collaborative team of researchers from the University of California, Berkeley, the Georgia Institute of Technology, and Ajou University in South Korea has revealed that the unique fan-like ...
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Episode 7: How Do Water Striders Skate Across the Water’s Surface?

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Leg length and bristle density, both necessary for water surface locomotion, are genetically correlated in water striders

Access to hitherto unexploited ecological opportunities is associated with phenotypic evolution and often results in significant lineage diversification. Yet our understanding of the mechanisms ...
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These micro-robots were inspired by mini-bugs and water striders

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The design theory behind a pair of tiny insect-inspired obots may ...