Cicadas are nature's weirdos. They pee stronger than us and an STD can turn them into zombies (apnews.com)

submitted 7 months ago by GlassHalfHopeful@lemmy.ca to c/science@lemmy.world

13 comments fedilink hide all child comments

😳

you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments

[-] NounsAndWords@lemmy.world 47 points 7 months ago

They're weirder than the guy measuring cicada pee strength?

[-] gregorum@lemm.ee 15 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

You spend all that time and money on a PhD in entomology, you’ve got to justify it somehow. How else are you gonna get that grant money to fund your entire career?

Measuring Cicada pee, that’s how.

[-] PlasticExistence@lemmy.world 8 points 7 months ago

Didn't forget about the military applications of cicada urination. It's not like the research is just frivolous.

[-] b3an@lemmy.world 6 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

“Our troops can pee 10x in length by strengthening their prostate through cicada smoothies!”

🙋‍♂️🗣️ Why though?

“SILENCE, PEASANT!” Pees from across the room.

[-] reinei@lemmy.world 3 points 7 months ago

Obviously target practice even off-duty!

this post was submitted on 01 Apr 2024

90 points (92.5% liked)

science

14594 readers

45 users here now

A community to post scientific articles, news, and civil discussion.

rule #1: be kind

<--- rules currently under construction, see current pinned post.

2024-11-11

founded 1 year ago

MODERATORS

m3t00@lemmy.world

Joleee@lemmy.world

laverabe@lemmy.world

DeadPand@midwest.social