How a mosquito survives a raindrop hit
Lightweight insects can ride water droplets, as long as they separate in time
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A mosquito survives being walloped by a raindrop by riding along on its descent to the ground, scientists have found.
Courtesy Tim Nowack, Andrew Dickerson and David Hu/Georgia Tech