Scientists have unveiled a game-changing device that could revolutionize the fight against dengue fever and other mosquito-borne illnesses – by sorting mosquitoes like a ‘real-life Pac-Man’ for pests. 🎮🔧
Why It Matters
With climate change turbocharging mosquito populations (thanks, global warming 🌡️), traditional pesticides are losing their bite. This AI-powered sorter can separate 16 million male mosquitoes weekly – 17x faster than humans – paving the way for large-scale eco-friendly pest control.
How It Works
The device, developed by researchers from Michigan State, Jinan University, and Guangzhou Wolbaki Biotech, targets mosquito pupae with laser-like precision. By releasing non-biting males to outcompete wild mates, populations crash without chemicals. 🌱✨
‘It’s like setting up a mosquito dating app where only the harmless guys get matches,’ joked lead researcher Gong Juntao. Already deployed in 18 countries including the U.S. and Australia, this tech could save millions from diseases projected to affect 60% of the world by 2080.
