Debashis Biswas

Imagine that you are sitting in your garden on a pleasant afternoon. Suddenly you feel a tiny prick on your arm. You wave your hand, but the mosquito has already disappeared.
A few minutes later, another bite. Then another.
Have you ever wondered how such a tiny insect manages to find you so quickly?
The answer is astonishing. A dengue mosquito is much more than a flying needle. It is equipped with highly sensitive “detective instruments” that help it locate human beings with remarkable accuracy.
Scientists have spent decades studying these insects, and the more they learn, the more fascinating these mosquitoes appear...read more on NOPR