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World News

102 snakes removed from homeowner’s garden in Sydney

Living in Australia means encountering snakes is common, but a Sydney homeowner got more than expected when 102 were found in his garden. David Stein noticed a few snakes in a mulch pile and called Reptile Relocation Sydney for help. Snake catcher Dylan Cooper discovered 102 red-bellied black snakes—five adults and 97 newborns—after digging through the mulch. These venomous snakes are known to give birth … Continue reading 102 snakes removed from homeowner’s garden in Sydney

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Technology

Researchers develop new breed of ‘robot bees’ to pollinate future indoor farms

MIT scientists have developed tiny flying robots weighing less than a gram that could replace bees as pollinators in indoor vertical farms. A team of five researchers published a study on Jan. 15 in Science Robotics, highlighting a new design that improves flight precision, agility, and durability for insect-scale robots. Lead author Kevin Chen stated that the robots’ increased lifespan and precision bring them closer to … Continue reading Researchers develop new breed of ‘robot bees’ to pollinate future indoor farms

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