Insects
The Secret Behind New Insect Repellent's Potent Punch Is Found in Grapefruit
The EPA just approved nootkatone, a chemical found in grapefruit and cedars that kills and repels ticks, mosquitoes and other insects
Amber Fossil Shows 'Hell Ant' Was Unlike Anything Alive Today
The 99-million-year-old ant had scythe-like jaws that swung upward to pin prey against a horn-like head appendage
Wild Bees Are Worth $1.5 Billion for Six U.S. Crops
Study also finds that crop yields are often limited by a lack of pollinators
When This Beetle Gets Eaten by a Frog, It Heads for the 'Back Door'
New research details how this Japanese water beetle travels through the bowels of its predator to emerge out the other end, alive and unharmed
Scientists Capture First Murder Hornet in Washington State
It’s a step in the direction of eliminating the invasive species, experts say
Lead From Notre-Dame Fire Discovered in Parisian Beehives
The findings indicate that honey can provide important evidence of environmental pollution, scientists say
Scientists Crack the Mathematical Mystery of Stingless Bees' Spiral Honeycombs
The waxy architectural wonders seem to grow like crystals
In Social Insects, Researchers Find Clues for Battling Pandemics
Studying the ability of some ants, termites, bees and wasps to contain pathogens may help human societies control diseases of their own
Beetles Wearing Tiny, Robotic Camera Backpacks Give Bugs-Eye View of the World
The wireless, lightweight and steerable device expands the possibilities for miniature cameras
Giant Dinosaurs and Pterosaurs May Have Evolved From This Four-Inch-Tall Reptile
In Madagascar some 237 million years ago, the tiny <em>Kongonaphon kely</em> was chasing down insects on two legs
'Joker' Spider Named After Joaquin Phoenix
Loureedia phoenixi’s bold red and white abdomen inspired the researchers’ homage
Why Hawk Moths Are the Underdogs of the Pollinator World
These pollinators safeguard many habitats, visiting the rare and beautiful flowers of many native and endangered plants
Seventy-Five Scientific Research Projects You Can Contribute to Online
From astrophysicists to entomologists, many researchers need the help of citizen scientists to sift through immense data collections
The International Space Station Just Became a Powerful Tool for Tracking Animal Migration
The so-called 'internet of animals,' powered by an antenna aboard the ISS, will track thousands of creatures across the entire planet
Chimpanzees' Termite Fishing Habits Differ by Regional Groups
Some scientists say the finding is an 'absolute milestone in culture in nature research'
Cicadas Are Delightful Weirdos You Should Learn to Love
As Brood IX takes flight for the first time in 17 years, cicada lovers have their ears open.
Watch Fireflies Flicker From the Comfort of Home
Most firefly watching events are canceled this summer, but you can learn about and watch the flashy insects in this online event
Two New Asian Giant Hornet Sightings in Pacific Northwest
The sightings, both of individual dead hornets, expand the area currently being patrolled by scientists hoping to track and eradicate the invasive insect
Blue Bee Feared to Be Extinct Is Found in Florida
First discovered in 2011, the rare species reappeared recently after nearly a decade of eluding scientists' watch
Moths Work the Pollination Night Shift, Visiting Some Flowers Bees Skip
A new study highlights the importance of moths as nocturnal pollinators in the English countryside
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