White grubs — root-feeding beetle larvae — are one of the many contributors to an underground cacophony of noises. While it isn’t absolutely clear why these grubs stridulate (sing), they’ve been observed to sing quite frequently in the presence of other grubs but rarely when they’re alone. It’s speculated that they may have evolved to do this to keep other individuals away because they will cannibalise each other if there are too many of them in a small area. Read full article here
Health
Electrical Muscle Stimulation Takes The Work Out Of Your Workouts
Growing stronger and losing weight without putting in the effort seems like a fairytale, right? Electrical muscle stimulation might make the dream come true. During EMS, a full-body suit sends out electric charges that stimulate your muscles as if you’ve actually worked out. Older people, in particular, are reaping the benefits. Since they can’t do traditional strength training anymore, EMS is a viable alternative that keeps them healthy and strong. Some evidence suggests that the benefits go beyond strength training; EMS seems to promote cell growth and slow down the ageing process! Read full article here
Merv
August 12, 2022
