Paradox în natură: Un gândac este atras de incendiile de pădure. De ce este important pentru știință

The black pine beetle actively responds to forest fires, laying eggs in recently burned trees. Researchers from the University of Bonn discovered that the beetle can detect fire from at least 80 kilometers away using specialized sensory organs. This ability has inspired the development of a simple infrared sensor that mimics the beetle's natural detection mechanism. These bionic sensors could aid in early fire detection, potentially preventing devastating wildfires. Initial prototypes are cost-effective compared to conventional infrared sensors, making them a promising solution.