Medicine & TechnologyBeetles are masters of survival in arid conditions partly due to their ability to suck water from the air using their butts. Read the article to know the mechanism behind it.
Scientists found a fossil dated back some 47 million years ago that shows ants as big as hummingbirds once roamed North America to hunt their prey. Check them out in this article.
Researchers said the oldest known pollen-carrying insect, known as Tillyardembiids, might be considered a predecessor of insect pollination. Read the article to learn more.
Fireflies' synchronized flashes like Christmas lights in the dark have always fascinated scientists. Check out in this article how they found out the key details of why these insects behave in such a way in the wild.
Researchers developed an insect-repellent delivery device that can be formed in a ring shape and worn to repel mosquitoes for a long time. Read to know more.
Experts weigh in on whether cockroaches could survive a nuclear war that can kill the rest of Earth's species. Read the article to find out the answer.
Praying mantis are commonly found in France but now Britain is bracing for the invasion of these creepy cannibalistic insects as they are being tracked to the Channel Islands. Read the article to learn more.
The new AI-powered laser turret has the sole purpose of detecting and killing a cockroach to remove the need for pesticides. Read the article to learn more.
Scientists estimate that the global ant population is about 20,000,000,000,000,000 and is heavier than the combined weight of mammals and birds. Read the article to know the details.
A woman from Hertfordshire was surprised to see what she initially thought was a "shark with wings," but a closer inspection revealed it was the sex-crazed moth. Check out this insect that is known for its mating practices.