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Early Human Ancestors Had Plant-Based Diets, Research Suggests
New research reveals that Australopithecus africanus, an early human ancestor, primarily ate plants. Fossilised tooth analysis suggests meat was not a major part of their diet. This study, published in Science, challenges the idea that early hominins relied on animal protein for cognitive development. Researchers point out the possibility of insect...
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Solution To Drought Possible With The Help Of Termites: Study
You only know that termites, popularly known as white ants, are nasty pests because they munch away your wooden furniture. But ancient Indians knew these insects can be our saviours in times of drought like the one parts of India are now experiencing.
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Congo Looks to Insect Farming in Fight Against Hunger
There is no shortage of protein in Kinshasa's Gambela Market, from cows to antelope and snakes. But it is the blue and silver bowls brimming with twitching crickets, termites and slithering meal worms that do the briskest trade.
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Why insects can be the future of food
How would you react if your neighbourhood restaurant serves you a menu that only lists cuisines prepared from caterpillars or termites? People would soon have no choice but to consume insects as it would be increasingly difficult to feed the burgeoning...
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Now, even nature inspiring growth of robots?
Top robotics expert from the US James McLurkin, whose research group has created around 200 robots, says he closely monitors the activities of small insects like ants, bees, wasps, and termites for developing his multi-robot systems.
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Early Human Ancestors Had Plant-Based Diets, Research Suggests
New research reveals that Australopithecus africanus, an early human ancestor, primarily ate plants. Fossilised tooth analysis suggests meat was not a major part of their diet. This study, published in Science, challenges the idea that early hominins relied on animal protein for cognitive development. Researchers point out the possibility of insect...
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Solution To Drought Possible With The Help Of Termites: Study
You only know that termites, popularly known as white ants, are nasty pests because they munch away your wooden furniture. But ancient Indians knew these insects can be our saviours in times of drought like the one parts of India are now experiencing.
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Congo Looks to Insect Farming in Fight Against Hunger
There is no shortage of protein in Kinshasa's Gambela Market, from cows to antelope and snakes. But it is the blue and silver bowls brimming with twitching crickets, termites and slithering meal worms that do the briskest trade.
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Why insects can be the future of food
How would you react if your neighbourhood restaurant serves you a menu that only lists cuisines prepared from caterpillars or termites? People would soon have no choice but to consume insects as it would be increasingly difficult to feed the burgeoning...
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Now, even nature inspiring growth of robots?
Top robotics expert from the US James McLurkin, whose research group has created around 200 robots, says he closely monitors the activities of small insects like ants, bees, wasps, and termites for developing his multi-robot systems.
