Medicine & TechnologyScientists reveal the slender pitcher plant's mechanism in trapping insects using the spring at the back of the pitcher wall. Continue reading to know more about the latest discovery of the Nepenthes gracilis species.
Researchers used a new method devised to study a tea bag, revealing minute remnants preserved among dried leaves used for tea. Read the article to learn how a single tea bag was used in DNA analysis.
Researchers found a fossilized brain and central nervous system of the Stanleycaris that has been preserved in Canada. Check out how its unique structure prompts a rethink of the evolution of insects and spiders.
Mormon crickets have always been a problem in Oregon since the 1800s due to the damage they could bring to crops. Read how the state is planning to eradicate the outbreaks that have been worsening each year in the West.
Caterpillar species known as the Brown Tail Moth have been spotted in the UK. How poisonous and dangerous are these insects? Read on and find the answer.
Some insects are harmful and seem useless, but each of them is part of the continuous growth of the planet. Read more about what happens when insect populations are removed from Earth.
The world's largest bee was once thought to be extinct, but it just got elusive. Check out how wildlife experts work together to find Wallace's giant bee.
Cockroaches are dubbed the ultimate survivors after surviving the major extinctions in history. Find out how these insects managed to live beyond the dinosaurs and whether they will outlive humans too.
The study of a 30-million-year-old lacewing fossil reveals important insights into the morphology of these insects. Read this article to learn more about it.
In over 30 years US street trees are forecasted to be killed by invasive insects. Find out what will the economic and ecological impacts be from such losses.
The well-developed sense of smell of ants may soon help with early cancer detection in humans. Find out how this ability may be employed in hospital setting.
A moth species wreaks havoc in the United States, causing rashes and tree defoliation. Read on to find out why the moth grew their population in recent years.