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A puzzling ecological problem is buzzing about: aquatic insects seem to prefer solar panels to water.
Researchers have observed some aquatic insects laying their eggs on solar panels instead of in water. As Living on Earth’s Meghan Miner reports, this could lead to a decrease in insect populations where solar panels are prevalent.