Moth wing–inspired sound absorbing wallpaper in sight after breakthrough

Experts at the University of Bristol have discovered that the scales on moth wings act as excellent sound absorbers even when placed on an artificial surface.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-science-news/moth-wing-inspired-sound-absorbing-wallpaper-in-sight-after-breakthrough

Native bee key to social evolution: Bridge between flying solo or as a colony

Studying the unusual social behavior of an Australian native bee has enabled Flinders University researchers to obtain a clear understanding about the earliest stages of social evolution.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-science-news/native-bee-key-to-social-evolution-bridge-between-flying-solo-or-as-a-colony

Age 40 is when busy Americans get the least sleep

A graph of how long Americans sleep forms a U-shaped pattern across our lives, with age 40 being the low point and hours of sleep starting to creep back up about age 50, Medical College of Georgia investigators report.