Description of a new species of the genus <i>Perissus</i> Chevrolat, 1863 (Coleoptera, Cerambycidae, Cerambycinae, Clytini) from China, with notes on its pollen loads composition. [PDF]
Sandoval Pulgarín LM +4 more
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Asymmetry in Skipping Enhances Viability Against Control Input Noise
Quadruped animals use asymmetric galloping gaits at high speeds, yet the functional role of this asymmetry remains unclear. This study shows that left–right asymmetry in touchdown angles enhances robustness to control noise. Using a simple two‐legged locomotion model and viability theory, it demonstrates that asymmetric skipping substantially enlarges ...
Yuichi Ambe, Alvin So, Shinya Aoi
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Correction: Genome-wide identification of the <i>HSF</i> gene family in Chinese chestnut and functional characterization of <i>CmHSF4</i> under temperature stress. [PDF]
Xu X, Wu Z, Jiang X, Cheng S.
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Pak Biawak, a necrobot, embodies an unusual fusion of biology and robotics. Designed to repurpose natural structures after death, it challenges conventional boundaries between nature and engineering. Its movements are precise yet unsettling, raising questions about sustainability, ethics, and the untapped potential of biointegrated machines.
Leo Foulds +2 more
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Oviposition Traits and Vitellogenin-Related Gene Functions in <i>Ooencyrtus kuvanae</i>. [PDF]
Lu C +8 more
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Modular, Textile‐Based Soft Robotic Grippers for Agricultural Produce Handling
This article introduces textile‐based pneumatic grippers that transform simple textiles into robust bending actuators. Detailed experiments uncover how cut geometry and fabric selection shape performance. Successful handling of fragile agricultural items showcases the potential of textile robotics for safe, scalable automation in food processing and ...
Zeyu Hou +4 more
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Behavioral and Historical Processes Jointly Maintain Genetic Connectivity in Fragmented Chinese Water Deer Populations. [PDF]
Li Z +5 more
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From Lab to Landscape: Environmental Biohybrid Robotics for Ecological Futures
This Perspective explores environmental biohybrid robotics, integrating living tissues, microorganisms, and insects for operation in real‐world ecosystems. It traces the leap from laboratory experiments to forests, wetlands, and urban environments and discusses key challenges, development pathways, and opportunities for ecological monitoring and ...
Miriam Filippi
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Spatial Distribution and Compartmental Allocation of Microplastics in Belowground Systems of Mulched <i>Phyllostachys violascens</i> Forests Along Urban-Rural Gradients. [PDF]
Lu G +7 more
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Task‐Oriented Path Planning Towards Autonomous Sensor Network Deployment in Rainforest Canopies
An informative path planner for drone‐based deployment of wireless sensor networks in rainforest canopies is presented, addressing key challenges in large‐scale biodiversity monitoring. By integrating canopy surface detection with connectivity‐aware sampling under strict flight constraints, the approach enables efficient and reliable aerial sensor ...
Rita Santos Raminhos, Salua Hamaza
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