Freeze Tolerant Insects Show How Nature Masters Insect Cold Survival

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 04.09.2026 13:54 PM

Discover how freeze tolerant insects survive extreme cold through remarkable biological adaptations, revealing fascinating insights into insect cold survival and nature's resilience in freezing environments.

Lab-Grown Meat, Insects and Burgers Could Be Staple Meals by 2054

06.20.2024 03:40 AM

Due to the high nutritional value of termites, crickets, locusts, and grasshoppers, more of them will be used in food products,

Insectivores: These Animals Love To Prey, Feast on Insects and Bugs

06.12.2024 01:53 AM

Some animals mainly feast on termites, ants, and other insects. Read to learn more. While some animals feast on plants and other creatures, there are some that mainly feed on insects as their staple food.

Synchronous Fireflies Illuminate the Night at Congaree National Park: Nature’s Mesmerizing Light Show

05.27.2024 04:20 AM

Experience the mesmerizing light show of synchronous fireflies at Congaree National Park. Dive into nature's spectacle and witness the magic of these illuminating insects. Read more!

Spider Silk Reveals Breakthrough in High-Sensitivity Microphones [Study]

05.17.2024 02:55 AM

Spider silk unveils breakthrough in high-sensitivity microphones. Explore the study's implications now!

Tiger Beetles Mimic Toxic Moths With High-Pitched Sounds To Evade Predator Bats

05.15.2024 09:27 AM

Tiger beetles uses the same sound as toxic moths to evade predator bats. Discover the fascinating survival strategy now!

Cicada Snack? These Insects Are Becoming the Latest Food Trend as They Have High Protein, Low Calories, Nutty Taste; Are They Safe To Eat?

05.14.2024 23:14 PM

Restaurants have been incorporating cicadas into their menu, serving dishes like cicada salad or roasted cicada. Read to learn more.

Cicada Double Invasion: Ecologist Warns That a Swarm of These Bugs Could Utterly Cover Some US Parts

05.05.2024 22:02 PM

With the simultaneous emergence of two broods, some parts of the US could end up covered with cicadas. Read to learn more.

Insects Turn Their Backs on Artificial Lights When They Are Positioned Up [Study]

01.31.2024 07:02 AM

Insects fly toward an artificial light source and flip their back when the light is positioned upward. Continue reading to learn more.

Cicada Apocalypse: Map Shows Hotspots Where 1 Trillion Insects From a Rare Synchronized Emergence of Two Broods Will Appear

01.23.2024 05:30 AM

The US faces a cicada 'apocalypse' with over a trillion insects infesting 16 states in a 200-year event, merging two groups for the first time since 1803. Continue reading to learn more details.

Could the End Be Near? Massive Locust Swarms Fill Mexican Skies, Making People Fear Biblical Warning

12.10.2023 22:36 PM

On December 5, millions of locusts swarmed over the skies of Mérida, the capital of the Yucatán state of Mexico. Local have likened the incident to the end times. Read to learn more.

Insect Maternal Care: How Cockroaches Transform for Live Birth and What It Means for Human Health

10.24.2023 06:11 AM

Hawaii's cockroaches offer insights into how insects adapt to give live birth by suppressing their immune systems. Check out how this knowledge could potentially lead to medical advances.

Brain Reconstruction During Metamorphosis: Why Do Larval Memories Not Persist in Adult Insects?

10.02.2023 10:50 AM

A study on the brain of fruit flies suggests that their neurons rewire in larvae as they transition into adulthood. Learn more about it in this article.

What Do Wasps Do for the Environment? Unveiling the Unsung Heroes Essential to Nature

09.08.2023 09:53 AM

Even when viewed as villains, wasps play essential roles in ecosystems and provide significant environmental benefits. Read the article to learn more about these insects.

Eating Crustaceans, Insects, and Mushrooms May Activate Immune System To Help Fight Obesity, Study Suggests

09.08.2023 07:13 AM

A mouse study found chitin, a fiber in insects, shellfish, and mushrooms, may aid digestion and combat obesity, expanding dietary fiber sources beyond traditional foods. Continue reading to learn more.

Three-Eyed Creature Related to Crustaceans and Insects Could Shed Light on Early Arthropod Evolution

08.29.2023 23:03 PM

CT-scanning enabled researchers to discover that the distinct creature was three-eyed and had some fearsome limbs. Read to learn more.

What Are Bug Light Bulbs? Are They Effective in Repelling Insects?

07.27.2023 11:00 AM

In many hardware stores and online shops, a type of light bulb is being promoted as a solution against insects getting attracted to artificial light sources. Continue reading the article to find out more.

Mosquito Season Underway: Here Are Effective Measures for Shielding Oneself from These Summer Pests

07.05.2023 04:25 AM

As mosquito season starts in various parts of the United States, learn five facts about these bothersome insects and effective repellent tips. Continue reading to learn more.

Moths Face Urbanization Threats and Decline; Conservationists Call for Protection Similar to Bees

06.06.2023 05:42 AM

Moths play a significant role in pollination, accounting for one-third of visits to urban crops and surprising researchers with their pollen-carrying behavior. Read the article to learn more.

Elusive Part-Time Carnivorous Plant Becomes Meat-Eaters When in a Nutrient-Deprived Environment

06.03.2023 00:07 AM

A research team unravels the enigma of a rare tropical plant's carnivorous transformation under specific conditions. Read the article to learn more.

Robotic Bee? This Novel Four-Winged Robot Can Fully Fly in All Directions

05.31.2023 01:43 AM

The researchers also plan to make other insect-type robots. Read to learn more. Researchers from Washington State University were able to develop a robotic bee that is capable of fully flying in all directions.