If it wasn't already patently clear that the Zika virus poses a serious threat, it is now. The World Health Organization has declared that Zika is a health emergency "of international concern," and that there needs to be "coordinated" response to bo...
The scourge of malaria could be going away for good in some regions, thanks to a groundbreaking discovery by researchers at the Universities of California, Irvine and San Diego. Their study, published Monday in the journal PNAS, has reportedly uncove...
The bump on your arm left by a mosquito bite is a reminder that mankind has not been able to impose himself on all of Nature. The mighty mosquito remains a thorn in the side of humanity as it spreads...
The male mosquito is relatively benign. It is the females that are a danger to human beings and human health. Scientists at Virginia Tech have checked out a gene in mosquitoes that determines the sex...
The Mosspark is a very clever device that works as a power harnesser by the day and mosquito repellant at night. Essentially, children skip rope that is attached to the Mosspark Pole, which harnesses energy. This energy is stored and used to light up the mosquito repellant at night. A very innovative idea that can help save lives!
Designers: Su Hyun Kim, Eui Hwan Choi, Ji Hyun Kim, Jin Hyun Yoon & Wun Am Yeo
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The biggest problem with camping is the battle with mosquitoes (and other creepy crawlies). No matter how much of the repellent you rub on yourself, they do tend to find a spot to attack you. The ‘Anti Mosquito’ is a mushroom inspired design that needs to be placed around the tent. The solar panels on the head source energy during the day and lure in mosquitoes and moths during the night via a soft glow, exterminating them using a current. Not the best way, but better than being bitten!
Designers: Dae Kwan Park, Jeena Jun and Seung Woo Jung
The biggest problem with camping is the battle with mosquitoes (and other creepy crawlies). No matter how much of the repellent you rub on yourself, they do tend to find a spot to attack you. The ‘Anti Mosquito’ is a mushroom inspired design that needs to be placed around the tent. The solar panels on the head source energy during the day and lure in mosquitoes and moths during the night via a soft glow, exterminating them using a current. Not the best way, but better than being bitten!
Designers: Dae Kwan Park, Jeena Jun and Seung Woo Jung
The only case of West Nile virus afflicted a man above 60 years of age as reported by the La Salle County Health Department. The elderly gentleman fell ill sometime last month. Similar cases of...
We already have several ways to protect ourselves from mosquitoes, andevenmore are on the way. So why would something that only tells you that mosquitoes are around earn Google’s approval? Because that same device can help scientists find out the big picture about mosquitoes.
The image above shows the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and Oxford University’s prototype for the wearable sensor. The company recently won £500,000 (~$830,000 USD) plus technical support at this year’s Google Impact Challenge UK for its device. According to Kew, the device – which can also be replaced with a smartphone and an app – will be able to “detect and identify the mosquitoes to species level via their unique wing-beat.”
When the device detects that a mosquito species known for carrying diseases is nearby, it will emit an audible alert. But as Kew attests, the main goal of the device is to crowdsource data gathering: “This acoustic data will be combined with daily recordings of temperature and humidity and detailed remote sensing and vegetation mapping to understand how different mosquito species interact with plants in their habitat… Ultimately, we hope that the rich datasets created by the project will help to refine and adjust how mosquito control programmes are planned and delivered all over the world.” Here’s the Press Association’s report on the technology:
I wonder if its possible to make a similar warning device for other animals. I’d love to have one for spiders and snakes.
Did you get bitten by a damn mosquito again? Not only are the bites extremely annoying when they get really itchy, but you’re also putting yourself in harm’s way with every bite you get because mosquitoes carry and transmit various diseases as well. Aside from mosquitoes, there’s a whole host of other bugs out there, just biding their time and looking for a patch of exposed flesh so they can swoop in and take the bite.
You can cover yourself in insect repellent lotions or you can go about it minus the chemicals or pesticides with these Mosquito Net Pants. The pants are made from fine 1.2-mm netting so it’s comfortable and extremely breathable while denying access to mosquitoes and other pesky insects. These pants are perfect for summer, more so if you live in an area that’s just buzzing with insects all around.
If it wasn't already patently clear that the Zika virus poses a serious threat, it is now. The World Health Organization has declared that Zika is a health emergency "of international concern," and that there needs to be "coordinated" response to bo...
The scourge of malaria could be going away for good in some regions, thanks to a groundbreaking discovery by researchers at the Universities of California, Irvine and San Diego. Their study, published Monday in the journal PNAS, has reportedly uncove...
