In some instances, snails have slept for years! It might be tempting to categorize a snail as an insect, what with the antennae and all. But snails aren’t part of the same family as the bugs in ...

AI helps scientists decode a cone snail toxin’s targets, paving the way for safer drug development and ecological research.

The insects were most likely intended for exotic insect collections, according to customs officials, who say the illegal pet ...

When scientists develop new molecules—whether for the purposes of agriculture, species control, or life-saving drugs—it's ...

There are over 25,000 different types in Northern Ireland. Minibeasts are small creatures, like worms, snails, insects and spiders. The scientific term for them is invertebrates, which means that ...

An investigation of the cone snail toxin has led to the development of a new method for studying molecular interactions.

Conservationists released the critically endangered snails to help restore a remote island habitat. The infamous hornets, which were first discovered in the US in 2019, have not been seen in three ...

There are over 25,000 different types in Northern Ireland. Minibeasts are small creatures, like worms, snails, insects and spiders. The scientific term for them is invertebrates, which means that ...