Bugs
The Extraordinary Life Cycle of a Hornet Colony
After a hornet queen lays hundreds of eggs, her workers set about feeding the larvae chewed-up prey. With tiny waists, the workers can't digest solid food
To Fight Deadly Dengue Fever in Humans, Create Dengue-Resistant Mosquitoes
How manipulating the immune systems of mosquitoes can halt the spread of dengue virus
Incredible: This Underwater Spider Has an Actual Scuba Tank
The scuba spider is the only arachnid to live exclusively underwater, despite lacking gills. Its secret is a makeshift oxygen supply
Meet the Researchers Who Scour the World's Most Dangerous Corners in Search of Biological Riches
Militants, malaria and pirates are just some of the challenges these scientist-explorers face in their quest to map the world’s diversity
This Devoted Mother Is Also a Cockroach
Female giant burrowing cockroaches look after their young for up to six months. In an eight-year lifespan, they can produce around 150 young
Spectacular Footage of a Butterfly Leaving Its Cocoon
The transition from caterpillar to butterfly is a process that consists of four stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult
Watch This Mother Tick Lay 1,500 Eggs
The birthing process for a female tick is very involved. Once she's matured, she can take up to 20 days to lay her eggs
Florida Officials Will Release Genetically Modified Mosquitoes to Fight Zika
The Florida Keys are the latest front on the war against the virus
Why Do Insects Hate the Smell of Peppermint?
The stick bug primarily depends on its camouflage to avoid predators. But when enemies get too close, this insect deploys peppermint as a last resort
Watch a Bombardier Beetle Mace a Praying Mantis
Praying mantises are adept at ambushing their prey with their specialized legs and swift reflexes
Hollywood Has Nothing on These Real Life Halloween Horror Shows
Face-unfurling, chest-exploding, zombie-making fiends: They're all around us
Yes, Spiders Eat Spiders
Portia spiders, known for their remarkable intelligence, have some of the most astonishing hunting skills in the arthropod community
Timelapse Footage of a Giant Caterpillar Weaving Its Cocoon
For six weeks, luna moth caterpillars gorge themselves on the leaves of the marula tree. Then, when they're ready, they instinctively weave giant cocoons
I Am Officially in Love With Cockroaches
And after you read this, you will be too
Richer Homes Are Also Richer in Biodiversity
Scientists find that wealthier neighborhoods sport a greater diversity of bugs
All the Extremely Absurd Ways People Are Fighting Zika at the Rio Olympics
Donning facial masks, wearing Zika-proof uniforms and freezing sperm: Does any of this stuff actually work?
Stunning Images Capture Peacock Spiders’ Flashy Colors
Beautiful and acrobatic, these tiny, vibrant creatures shake their tail fuzz in elaborate mating dances
How Parasites Became So Popular
A new study finds that parasitism evolved independently 223 times. But that number is actually surprisingly low
This “Sweaty” Billboard Kills Mosquitoes
Gross gimmick or Zika-fighting innovation?
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