The group of discussions demonstrates a high level of enthusiasm and analytical interest, with examples like 'moths have evolved their own RAM coating' and comments about their scales absorbing up to 67% of ultrasonic energy, which highlight both admiration and a desire to understand broader implications. The tone is predominantly positive and curious, emphasizing the groundbreaking nature of this natural adaptation.
AgreementStrong agreement
Most discussions express strong support and fascination with the findings, emphasizing the moths' evolutionary adaptations as highly effective and impressive.
InterestHigh interest
Participants show high curiosity and excitement about the discovery, with many highlighting the moths' evolved features and potential biomimetic applications.
EngagementHigh engagement
Conversations include detailed references to the research, such as mentions of sound absorption percentages and comparisons to man-made materials, indicating deep engagement.
ImpactHigh impact
The discussions convey that this research could have significant implications for biomimicry, acoustic design, and understanding natural evolution’s role in survival strategies.
Abstract in brief
Moth thorax scales function as a natural stealth coating, absorbing ultrasound to help moths avoid detection by echolocating bats.
Research shows that these scales absorb about 67% of ultrasonic sound energy, significantly reducing echoes from the moth's body.
The scales act as highly effective broadband sound absorbers, outperforming man-made fibrous sound-insulating materials, thereby increasing moth survival chances.
Scientists found that moth fuzz absorbs, on average, 67% of incoming sound energy — a much better performance than commercially available sound insulation of similar structure and thickness https://t.co/rmJB1V6Yj4 https://t.co/micAVpzY8e
Mar 2, 2020 · 75 likes · 24 shares · 3,857,617 followersView post →
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O espécime
@O_Especime · X
E assim como os caças, há também mariposas que se utilizam do stealth! As escamas em seu corpo absorvem as ondas sonoras ao invés de refleti-las, dificultando a sua detecção por parte dos morcegos.
Reparem nessa imagem do artigo: https://t.co/88qeDXYHMl https://t.co/2eGCiNLIZ8
The study explores how moths, particularly silk moths, evolved specialized hindwing tails that reflect sonar signals to mislead bat predators, helping moths avoid being caught. Experiments with altered wings showed…
Moth thorax scales function as a natural stealth coating, absorbing ultrasound to help moths avoid detection by echolocating bats. They absorb about 67% of ultrasonic sound energy, significantly reducing echoes and…
https://t.co/PTpe5etkhm nature is so cool, moths have evolved their own RAM coating AND their own form of RWR to detect when bats have found them with their echolocation
E assim como os caças, há também mariposas que se utilizam do stealth! As escamas em seu corpo absorvem as ondas sonoras ao invés de refleti-las, dificultando a sua detecção por parte dos morcegos.
Reparem nessa imagem do artigo: https://t.co/88qeDXYHMl https://t.co/2eGCiNLIZ8
RT @CookingWthSound: Many moths can actually hear the ultrasonic echolocations of bats—but earless moths have their own protection: stealth…
Mar 22, 2020 · 3 shares · 158 followersView post →
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Irishetchings
@irishetchings · X
RT @CookingWthSound: Many moths can actually hear the ultrasonic echolocations of bats—but earless moths have their own protection: stealth…
Mar 22, 2020 · 3 shares · 3,496 followersView post →
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Cooking With Sound
@CookingWthSound · X
Many moths can actually hear the ultrasonic echolocations of bats—but earless moths have their own protection: stealth acoustic camouflage. Their hairlike thoracic scales can absorb up to 78% of impinging ultrasonic energy across a broad spectrum https://t.co/1rD3UwTGce https://t.co/roemRpc3gl
Mar 22, 2020 · 1 like · 3 shares · 1,946 followersView post →
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Marcus Chua
@marcuschua · X
Looking like a soft toy
Mar 4, 2020 · 2 likes · 1,617 followersView post →
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ken koen
@kenkoen · X
RT @SimonGear: I'm feeling sad. Never realised how often I would bank a science fact for use on the weather report on @Radio702 and @CapeTa…
Mar 3, 2020 · 11 shares · 5,402 followersView post →
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Meryl Kriel
@mheidtman · X
RT @SimonGear: I'm feeling sad. Never realised how often I would bank a science fact for use on the weather report on @Radio702 and @CapeTa…
Mar 3, 2020 · 11 shares · 3,745 followersView post →
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Damascus Steel
@DamascusSea · X
RT @SimonGear: I'm feeling sad. Never realised how often I would bank a science fact for use on the weather report on @Radio702 and @CapeTa…
Mar 3, 2020 · 11 shares · 244 followersView post →
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Khaya Sithole
@CoruscaKhaya · X
RT @SimonGear: I'm feeling sad. Never realised how often I would bank a science fact for use on the weather report on @Radio702 and @CapeTa…
Mar 3, 2020 · 11 shares · 247,689 followersView post →
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Marianne McDonald
@Blubug77 · X
RT @SimonGear: I'm feeling sad. Never realised how often I would bank a science fact for use on the weather report on @Radio702 and @CapeTa…
Mar 2, 2020 · 11 shares · 405 followersView post →
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Prakay Cc
@CcPrakay · X
RT @Rainmaker1973: Scientists found that moth fuzz absorbs, on average, 67% of incoming sound energy — a much better performance than comme…
Mar 2, 2020 · 24 shares · 1,034 followersView post →
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S Pickwick
@Magareshko · X
RT @martesbg: За да се скрият от прилепите, някои молци използват акустичен камуфлаж. Тънки като косъмчета люспи по гърдичките им отразяват…
RT @Rainmaker1973: Scientists found that moth fuzz absorbs, on average, 67% of incoming sound energy — a much better performance than comme…
Mar 2, 2020 · 24 shares · 3,764 followersView post →
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martesbg
@martesbg · X
За да се скрият от прилепите, някои молци използват акустичен камуфлаж. Тънки като косъмчета люспи по гърдичките им отразяват до 67% от енергията на вълните на сонара - значително по-добре от нашите шумоизолиращи материали със сходна дебелина и струкутра
https://t.co/NFX1h9wJx9
Mar 2, 2020 · 1 like · 1 share · 101 followersView post →
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Chris Davis
@cdavis_xphi_six · X
RT @Rainmaker1973: Scientists found that moth fuzz absorbs, on average, 67% of incoming sound energy — a much better performance than comme…
Mar 2, 2020 · 24 shares · 259 followersView post →
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Tanya Nadauld
@TansNads · X
RT @SimonGear: I'm feeling sad. Never realised how often I would bank a science fact for use on the weather report on @Radio702 and @CapeTa…
RT @SimonGear: I'm feeling sad. Never realised how often I would bank a science fact for use on the weather report on @Radio702 and @CapeTa…
Mar 2, 2020 · 11 shares · 2,066 followersView post →
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Gillieron Scott Acoustic Design
@gillieronscott · X
Acoustic stealth camouflage - moths rock! We currently don't provide advice on protection against bats but we can help with vibration assessments:
https://t.co/2LNLMwS4qW
#acousticdesign #noise #acoustics #construction
https://t.co/FAq98yztFK
Massimo:
"Bilim adamları, güve tüyünün, gelen ses enerjisinin ortalama% 67'sini emdiğini buldular - benzer yapı ve kalınlıkta ticari olarak mevcut ses yalıtımından çok daha iyi bir performans"
https://t.co/Q7ayDGIbz2 https://t.co/xPdPas3OWM
Mar 2, 2020 · 2 likes · 3,813 followersView post →
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DEXTER LEWIS
@DEXTHEMUSICMAN · X
RT @Rainmaker1973: Scientists found that moth fuzz absorbs, on average, 67% of incoming sound energy — a much better performance than comme…
Mar 2, 2020 · 24 shares · 793 followersView post →
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bluepoint
@castellvi1976 · X
RT @Rainmaker1973: Scientists found that moth fuzz absorbs, on average, 67% of incoming sound energy — a much better performance than comme…
Mar 2, 2020 · 24 shares · 418 followersView post →
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Maria Alexea
@maria_alexea · X
RT @Rainmaker1973: Scientists found that moth fuzz absorbs, on average, 67% of incoming sound energy — a much better performance than comme…
Mar 2, 2020 · 24 shares · 1,858 followersView post →
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Flávio
@ferreira_f_h · X
RT @Rainmaker1973: Scientists found that moth fuzz absorbs, on average, 67% of incoming sound energy — a much better performance than comme…
Mar 2, 2020 · 24 shares · 1,627 followersView post →
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stephala humble scribe of Chesapeake Bay
@SAKalinich · X
RT @Rainmaker1973: Scientists found that moth fuzz absorbs, on average, 67% of incoming sound energy — a much better performance than comme…
Mar 2, 2020 · 24 shares · 1,179 followersView post →
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Bena Currin
@benacur · X
RT @Rainmaker1973: Scientists found that moth fuzz absorbs, on average, 67% of incoming sound energy — a much better performance than comme…
Mar 2, 2020 · 24 shares · 764 followersView post →
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Zom Bee Nature
@Zom_Bee_Nature · X
RT @Rainmaker1973: Scientists found that moth fuzz absorbs, on average, 67% of incoming sound energy — a much better performance than comme…
Mar 2, 2020 · 24 shares · 5,318 followersView post →
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The Truth is Real
@RealAdamB1 · X
RT @Rainmaker1973: Scientists found that moth fuzz absorbs, on average, 67% of incoming sound energy — a much better performance than comme…
Mar 2, 2020 · 24 shares · 3,680 followersView post →
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Pearl Wants Peace
@LeftySquirrel · X
RT @Rainmaker1973: Scientists found that moth fuzz absorbs, on average, 67% of incoming sound energy — a much better performance than comme…
Mar 2, 2020 · 24 shares · 1,622 followersView post →
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HODL4:20 ₿
@Hodl42 · X
RT @Rainmaker1973: Scientists found that moth fuzz absorbs, on average, 67% of incoming sound energy — a much better performance than comme…
Mar 2, 2020 · 24 shares · 2,726 followersView post →
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Massimo
@Rainmaker1973 · X
Scientists found that moth fuzz absorbs, on average, 67% of incoming sound energy — a much better performance than commercially available sound insulation of similar structure and thickness https://t.co/rmJB1V6Yj4 https://t.co/micAVpzY8e
Mar 2, 2020 · 75 likes · 24 shares · 3,857,617 followersView post →
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Andrew Ward aka ARPQuadra #BrokenRecord
@WardAndrewGM · X
RT @trevor_cox: One of the more unusual papers to site my research! "Thoracic scales of moths as a stealthcoating against bat biosonar" htt…
SOLVED.
"...the thorax scales of earless moths absorbs an average of 67 ± 9% of impinging ultrasonic sound energy."
Thoracic scales of moths as a stealth coating against bat biosonar
https://t.co/Dj0rLN30Xy https://t.co/4yvIbSQZKr
@Lymesouthernbe1 Apparently moths have hairy scales that absorb 67% of sound that hits them. Maybe my new recording space should double as a moth sanctuary
https://t.co/5dYsNpQ8XX
https://t.co/Iw5heVscbf Scientists found that moth fuzz absorbs, on average, 67% of incoming sound energy — a much better performance than commercially available sound insulation of similar structure and thickness. #sciencenews https://t.co/kKp8u0dG2w
Deaf moths use commercial-grade noise-cancelling to dodge hungry bats https://t.co/hCoRDEbvHu Thoracic scales of moths as a stealth coating against bat biosonar https://t.co/miwEIG0lFE
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