Here, we provide the first direct evidence of the transfer of pharmaceuticals and endocrine disruptors through the aquatic–terrestrial habitat linkage by emerging aquatic insects. We also show that ...

Scientists suspect many species are in decline—but there are still unanswered questions and a lot of hope. Here's when and where you can still spot them. Experts say a "concerning" number of ...

Here is a list of eight insects that look deadly but in reality, are actually harmless. These flies mimic the appearance of wasps and bees, with similar black and yellow bands, and even mimic stinging ...

Their suffering is not limited to displacement and food shortages—it now includes an invasion of insects and pests into their tents, including fleas, mosquitoes, and flies, which feed on their bodies ...

Just like “the dress” divided the internet a decade ago, the insect smell question is one of the latest debates. So, why do some people pick up these odors, while others don’t? The answer ...

The proposed facility would use a method known as the sterile insect technique, releasing sterilized male flies into affected areas to disrupt reproduction. This approach helped eliminate ...

Photo by Estiak Jahan via Unsplash. In the fascinating world of insects, few defensive mechanisms are as dramatic and self-sacrificing as that of the exploding ant. These remarkable creatures, ...

You might make a mistake choosing one fast-growing tree that can draw in unexpected problems, such as stink bugs. The Eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis) is a vibrant tree for a spring landscape but it ...

But believe it or not, insects might just be one of the most promising answers to two big global problems: feeding a growing (and ageing) population and fighting climate change. As the world’s ...

Nicknamed “aphid wolves,” lacewings are beneficial insects with a voracious appetite for common pests. These generalist predators consume various prey in their larval and adult stages.

"Ants belong to a group of insects described as 'eusocial', in that they have a large community and it's all being directed by one individual or queen," Dr Walker explained. "They act like a ...