Deception is everywhere in nature. Animals and plants routinely cheat, lie and manipulate for their own benefit. One example ...

While often overlooked, insects pose significant threats to human health, transmitting deadly diseases like malaria and ...

Bioluminescence is one of nature’s most striking adaptations. Here are 7 insects that have evolved the ability to emit light for survival, communication, and hunting.

Mixed corn hybrids are driving rapid wing evolution in corn earworm, producing high-altitude fliers that amplify resistance ...

Discover incredible insects that look like leaves, flowers and twigs. See how nature’s smartest disguises help these bugs ...

Hoverflies, often mistaken for bees and wasps, pollinate three quarters of our crops. Now we’re discovering we can train them ...

People often compare sting stories because these encounters leave a vivid memory. A small insect can create a sharp jolt, and ...

South Africa is following closely. At the University of Pretoria, researchers are investing heavily in insect-based foods and ...

To a human, microplastics are very small at less than 5 millimeters (mm) wide. But to an insect, microplastics might be the ...