Desert ants of the Cataglyphis nodus species use the Earth's magnetic field for spatial orientation, but rely on a different component of the field than other insects. The survey suggests that the ...

Ants, often seen as summer pests, showcase their incredible teamwork during winter. As the cold sets in, they retreat deep ...

Cyborg cockroaches guided by ultraviolet light and motion feedback navigate obstacles autonomously, showing how noninvasive control can coordinate biological movement with electronic sensing.

(Beyond Pesticides, September 11, 2024) A literature review in Environments, written by researchers from South Korea and Ghana, highlights the threat to nontarget species and the biodiversity of ...

(KRON) — Wet and rainy winter weather has contributed to a bug boom in the East Bay. The Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District said it received many calls from local residents reporting swarms of ...

As NASA prepares for long-term bases beyond Earth, scientists are turning their attention to some of our planet’s tiniest inhabitants: insects. Recent studies highlight their potential to support ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The University of Hawai‘i Insect Museum is looking to celebrate insects and help preserve native insects by hosting their first-ever art show in October. Insect-lovers and artists ...