Entomology
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High-Speed Videography Unlocks the Secret Mechanics of Honey Bee Autonomy
Researchers captured high-speed video of detached honey bee stingers, revealing a sophisticated double-piston mechanism that powers autonomous venom delivery.
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Newly Discovered ‘Ballista’ Spider Uses Catapult Trap to Hunt Aggressive Ants
Researchers in Queensland have identified a unique spider species that constructs silk ‘ballista’ traps to launch prey at high speeds, a discovery providing new insights into arachnid biomechanics.