Crickets

Insect Cyborgs Could Replace Smoke Detectors

8:00AM July 13, 2009 | Jack Loftus

The Pentagon is known for its ominous pet projects, but here’s one we can honestly say doesn’t have us losing any sleep: Cyborg crickets. More »


Science

Fighting Mormon Cricket Invasions With Hard Rock and Boom Boxes

3:00AM April 25, 2009 | Jesus Diaz

Mormon crickets are insects with multiple wives who live in Utah, travelling to Nevada to eat crops and play craps—or something like that. I’m not David Attenborough, OK? One real thing: They hate rock music.

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