In a novel experiment at the University of Cincinnati, researchers recently isolated kissing bugs, fruit flies, mosquitoes ...
Keeping outdoor gatherings comfortable doesn't always require store-bought solutions. One easy DIY uses materials many ...
Entomologists say insects are declining at alarming rates — one major study estimates we’re losing 2% in total insect biomass every year. Now, the National Academy of Sciences is preparing to embark ...
In a series of experiments, the fuzzy pollinators figured out how to use a ball as a tool to access a sugary treat. The study ...
Western dislike of eating insects may be linked to ancient geography, genetics, and long-term diet patterns, not just culture.
Insects make up to 90% of all animal species on the planet, and most of them can be found in the tropics, the regions around the equator. Yet we still know surprisingly little about how these species ...
On a hot summer day, strolling down a city street with concrete in every direction can feel like walking into an oven. It ...
Insects are often seen as invaders due to high-profile species like the yellow-legged (Asian) hornet, the harlequin ladybird and fire ant. But new research reveals insects are also major victims of ...
Following the recent rain in Bexar County, residents might notice large groups of flying insects — but what are these ...
Tough leaves were expected to stop hungry insects, but a new forest study finds silicon offers better protection than ...
Highly favoured by long-tongued bumblebees and other pollinators, these tall, striking plants with tubular blooms are ideal ...