While using larger tags in (pollinator )research over the last decades already, these tiny tags open up many more possibilities for experiments with much smaller species (not only 🪰 but also 🐝)
Original paper https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvae108
Original paper https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvae108
Reposted from
Entomological Society of America
Using harmonic radar tags weighing less than a milligram, scientists have shown fruit flies can be tracked to reveal flight patterns and wind-driven effects in real-world environments. The researchers say the technique can open doors to answer new questions about insects flight behavior.
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You can talk about live rock concerts, but you have NEVER felt the energy of a roomful of Nobel-level scientists whose fruit flies have escaped. 🧑🔬🪰