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 ...

The buzz of a bumble bee feeding at a willow catkin is a sure sign that spring has arrived to Interior Alaska. As more and more flowers unfurl to offer their nectar and pollen rewards, a dizzying ...

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 ...

Through pollination and feeding on all parts of plants, insects influence which plants thrive, which struggle, and even ...