They’re as bright as fireflies, but far harder to find. Still, experts say it’s worth seeking a glimpse of these stunning ...

Butterflies and moths are more than just pretty flyers. As they flutter around flowers, the insects charge up like tiny dynamos, allowing them to draw pollen onto their bodies as a result ...

Insects possess a remarkable ability to develop innate immune memory, and the mechanisms underlying this process are becoming a central topic in innate immunity research.

Peter Kuper’s remarkable new book, Insectopolis: A Natural History, is a graphic novel/infographic/wild fantasy ride into the secret world of insects and how that world intersects with ours.

When creepy crawlies find their way into your home, grabbing a shoe or a bottle of bug spray is a natural response. But what ...

Environment / Insectopolis explores the often-unseen—and rapidly disappearing—world we share. Steve Brodner Peter Kuper’s remarkable new book, Insectopolis: A Natural History, is a graphic ...

Insects make up about forty per cent of living species, and we tend to kill them without pause. New research explores the possibility that they are sentient.

"Since experts have said insects are edible, I will try more insect dishes in the future," a local diner said, adding that "fried insects are tasty". Li Qiaoshun contributed to this story.

Scientists are working hard to find out why the insects prefer some people more than others, because in many places the bites are more than just an inconvenience.