https://medicalxpress.com/ en-us provides the latest news from City University of Applied Sciences For many grasshoppers and other insects jumping is a fast and effective way to escape from their predators. In particular desert locusts are known for their powerful jumps. To avoid catapulting into the wrong direction, locusts are able to precisely control the movement of their prominent hind legs. However, what happens when the locusts want to land? Are they also able to precisely control their landing movements like airplanes do? Do they slow down to prevent damage to their body? https://phys.org/news/2019-08-downlanding-locusts.html Thu, 15 Aug 2019 08:51:25 EDT news485077875 Insects are able to climb almost any type of surface using their specialised adhesive organs. So far, most technical solutions to control insect pests involve toxic or sticky components, which need to be frequently renewed. Scientist at the Biomimetics-Innovation-Centre Bremen and Kiel University have now developed and tested a new bio-inspired repellent technology without toxic or sticky components. https://phys.org/news/2018-09-smooth-rough-bio-inspired-surfaces-insects.html Mon, 24 Sep 2018 08:50:12 EDT news456997809