- Oddiverse
- By Laura Sinpetru
- July 23rd, 2015
These Pitch-Black Burgers Are Made from Grilled Flies
Yes, flies, as in the buzzing insects everybody loathes
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- July 11th, 2015
Flies Were Buzzing Around 105 Million Years Ago
Researchers find ancient flies trapped in amber
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- January 16th, 2015
The Key to Immortality: Methuselah Flies Age Slower, Live Longer
The flies were made to live up to 60% longer than normal by a team of researchers who toyed with their genetic makeup
- Oddiverse
- By Ancuta Iosub
- March 7th, 2014
German Tourist Got Lost in Queensland’s Outback and Survived by Eating Flies
Daniel Dudzisz became stranded in Queensland’s outback for about 10 days
- Green/Eco Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- August 14th, 2013
Injured Donkey Gets to Wear Pants as Part of Its Treatment Plan
Haim has extensive injuries on its front legs, the pants keep flies away from them
- Nature
- By Laura Sinpetru
- July 4th, 2013
Corpse-Eating Flies Believed Extinct Rediscovered by Scientists
Bone-skippers enjoy feasting on corpses in advanced stages of decay
- Oddiverse Blog
- By Raluca Anghel
- July 3rd, 2013
You Only Need a Bottle and Sugar to Build This Homemade Fly Trap
Syrup is poured inside a modified plastic bottle
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 24th, 2013
Plant Nicknamed the Golden Root Makes Fruit Flies Live Longer
The plant can up the life expectancy of fruit flies by as much as 24%
- Green
- By Laura Sinpetru
- January 17th, 2013
Bloodsucking Flies Help Researchers Track Down Endangered Species
Rather than go looking for the animals, the researchers wait for the flies to find them
- Nature
- By Tudor Vieru
- April 10th, 2010
How Flies Turn So Fast
They execute intricate maneuvers at high speeds
- Sci Pry
- By Tudor Vieru
- August 1st, 2009
Micro Flying Robots Take Inspiration from Flies
Apparently, the insects are very energy-efficient
- Sci Pry
- By Tudor Vieru
- January 19th, 2009
Researchers Create Odorless Fly Trap
Their smell is harmless to humans