Add BrightSurf on Google Email

Stevens Institute of Technology


Ground beetles produce lemon/orange-scented aromas as predator repellents, according to new research

New research reveals that ground beetles produce limonene, a natural repellent used by dogs, cats, and other animals, as a major defensive chemical. The beetle's pygidial gland produces a complex mixture of monoterpenes, including limonene and toluquinone, which acts as a permeation enhancer for the benzoquinone-based repellent.

SourceStevens Institute of Technology·JournalZeitschrift für Didaktik der Naturwissenschaften·DateAug 13, 2009

Stevens faculty release study on free-space optical communication in Optics Express

Researchers at Stevens Institute of Technology have made significant breakthroughs in free-space optical communication by demonstrating a unique atmospheric effect called scavenging, which improves the system's performance in adverse weather conditions. The study shows that mid-infrared QCL systems can deliver up to 300% greater throug...

SourceStevens Institute of Technology·JournalOptics Express·DateMar 17, 2009