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Nanofoam on locust antennae boosts chemical detection in the lab
The collagen foam lets locusts detect a wider range of chemicals than insects or synthetic sensors alone.
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The collagen foam lets locusts detect a wider range of chemicals than insects or synthetic sensors alone.
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