Left: Bee-mimicking hoverfly (Eristalis intricarius) on a purple flower. Right: bumblebee, also on purple flower. L: Peter O'Connor/Wikipedia. R ...

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Doug Harbin’s written lots of compelling music and he’s experimented with unusual sounds, including sounds from space. So when a scientist friend suggested he listen in on the noises ...

A tiny bee with a pair of striking horn-like projections on its head has been identified in the remote Goldfields of Western ...

Insects are a vital part of the ecosystem, pollinating plants, decomposing waste, and serving as a food source for other animals. While some insect populations, like monarch butterflies, are ...

A bee-like robot currently under development at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is part of a new generation of bots inspired by creepy crawlies. The machine, which weighs less than a ...