The field of biomimetic imaging systems and artificial compound eyes represents a fusion of biological inspiration and advanced engineering to develop compact, high-performance visual devices ...

The earth is crawling and buzzing with insects, which in early July are at their peak abundance, making them easy to see and ...

Insects have a variety of sensors with micro-sensory organs such as compound eyes and antennas, and advanced walking ability with micro actuator mechanisms. If controlled by a control module, they can ...

Raptors such as eagles, hawks and falcons have a reputation for having great vision, and that reputation is well-earned.

Along the southern edge of the United States sits the state of Alabama. While it may be home to over five million people, ...

New research suggests Sonoran Desert toads went into steep decline after stories of their mind-bending chemical properties ...

We report a bionic artificial compound eye imaging system based on quantum dots doped film and MEMS fabrication process. The device meets the requirements of ultrathin flexible and extensive curvature ...

Bogong moths are the first invertebrates known to navigate using the night sky during annual migrations to highland caves ...

Their appearance is characterized by thin, spiny legs, earthy coloring, and three simple eyes surrounding two compound eyes in an indent on the tops of their heads.

Basil, lavender and rosemary are wonderful herbs that not only taste great but also will keep the flies away. Basil ...

The compound eyes of insects and mantis shrimp offer less detailed vision than those of vertebrates. Humans, with their balanced vision, are well adapted to their environment. As one expert points out ...