"Cicada Emergence: The Science Behind Their Powerful Urine Spray"
TL;DR
New research on cicadas reveals that these insects urinate in jets rather than droplets, defying expectations based on their size and diet. The surprising findings have implications for manipulating fluids at small scales, with potential applications in 3D printing, drug delivery, disease diagnostics, and space exploration. The study challenges existing theories about urination in small organisms and extends our understanding of fluid dynamics in the animal kingdom.
- As cicada emergence approaches, scientists learn more about how they pee NPR
- Cicadas’ Emergence May Feel a Little Wet From the Power of Their Pee The New York Times
- Cicadas could pee on you this spring with 'strongest urine jet stream' KOMO News
- Billions of cicadas are about to emerge, creating a once-in-a-lifetime spectacle National Geographic
- Why Cicadas Power Spray Their Pee Scientific American
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