suction

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"One tactic is using suction traps that rely on steady cues, such as continuous CO2 release or constant light sources, to attract mosquitoes," Zuo said.

From Science Daily • Mar. 22, 2026

Its two submersibles have everything from hydraulic collection arms and suction tubes to high-definition cameras, allowing them to uncover the improbable life found in some of the harshest conditions on Earth.

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

"The suction boots which appear in his first book, The Gremlins, and his last book, Billy and the Minpins, also make an appearance when Sean Connery's Bond is descending into Blofeld's volcano lair," he said.

From BBC • Nov. 24, 2025

Cutter suction dredgers harvest material for further expansion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 3, 2025

The group encouraged researchers to use protective measures, like working under hoods with suction that pulled air and potential contaminants into a filtration system.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot