We’ve only just begun to understand the scale and complexity of insect migration,” said Dr. Werber. “It’s a natural wonder ...

A study conducted at the University of Haifa has found that more than 700 million migratory insects cross northern Israel ...

Desert ants of the Cataglyphis nodus species use the Earth's magnetic field for spatial orientation, but these tiny insects rely on a different component of the field than other insects, a ...

We are at a critical time and supporting climate journalism is more important than ever. Science News and our parent organization, the Society for Science, need your help to strengthen ...

For a short-term resting visit, one needs a site with minimal risk from insects, birds, and other organisms doing damage to the interiors. Thanks to the sparse wildlife and vegetation, desert areas ...

They time their flights based on wind direction and temperature, and can even maintain a preferred direction against the wind.

Learn about desert habitats and the animals that live there with these interactive learning resources for KS1 Science students aged 5-7 from BBC Bitesize.

Desert termites are native to the San Antonio area, and many can be seen due to a combination of the right weather conditions and the insects’ biology. Keck said desert termites will typically ...

China has finished a 46-year campaign to encircle its largest desert with trees, part of national efforts to end desertification and curb the sandstorms that plague parts of the country during the ...