Scientists with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology say a new breed of tiny flying robots that weigh less than a gram ...

Feb. 11, 2025 — Managed honey bees have the potential to affect native bee populations when they are introduced to a new area, but a new study suggests that, under certain conditions, the native ...

Stick bugs are a fascinating insect variety. They have uniquely camouflaged bodies that make them fun models in science education. But their eating habits can devastate trees and damage forests.

The skin bumps are the body's reaction to the insect's saliva. While the bug is sucking blood, some of its secretions get mixed in. Anaphylaxis With Insect Bites: Very Rare A severe life-threatening ...

These insects are itty-bitty bugs that can take up residence in homes, where they have been known to cause damage to fabrics and fibers. If you've happened upon one of these clinging to your wall, you ...

No matter how careful you are about animals in your home, or how much care you take when you are outdoors, animal and insect bites and stings are sometimes unavoidable. Fleas, mites, and chiggers ...

MIT scientists are designing robotic insects that could one day swarm out of mechanical hives and perform pollination at a rapid pace — ensuring fruits and vegetables are grown at an ...

"Vertical farming" could help increase food production and expand agricultural operations as the world’s population is projected to exceed 9 billion by 2050, and the development of tiny robotic ...