Insects
Gene Drive Technology Eliminates Malaria-Transmitting Mosquito Population
Researchers introduced a sterilization mutation that wiped out lab populations in seven to 11 generations
All-Female Termite Colonies Reproduce Without Male Input
These insects seem to have dispensed entirely of the need for males and their sperm
Praying Mantis Seen Hunting Fish for the First Time
The ravenous insect repeatedly returned to the hunting site, suggesting praying mantises may be capable of complex learning
Mosquitoes Are Passing Microplastics Up the Food Chain
These reviled insects are adding another charge to their rap sheet: ferrying harmful microplastics ingested from contaminated water
How This Popular Garden Plant May Spread Parasites That Harm Monarchs
Non-native tropical milkweed encourage year-round monarch populations which harbor a deadly parasite for the imperiled insect
Your Hysterical Tweet About That Spider in Your Sink Could Prove Useful for Science
A new study suggests mining social media for phenology data is fairly reliable and could assist researchers tracking how rapidly the world is changing
Why Plant-Based Mosquito Repellents Are So Hard to Make
Bug sprays with DEET feel oily and smell gross. But turning natural plant oils into commercial products isn't easy
Thousands of Creepy Crawlies Stolen From Philadelphia Insectarium
Police suspect three current or former employees swiped the animals
Do Not Fear the Drones Air-Dropping 50,000 Mosquitoes From Above
These horny buggers are actually here to help us fight the spread of disease
Citizen Scientists Show Black Widows Creeping North In Canada
Study shows online observations can help researchers refine the range maps of many species overlooked by field biologists
An Australian City Beats Dengue Fever Using Special Mosquitoes
There has not been a case of the disease in Townsville for four years after the release of insects carrying a naturally occurring bacteria
Is the Key to Saving Pollinators … Honey Bee Semen?
In the hopes of preserving their genetic diversity, entomologists are collecting and freezing this valuable fluid
Indian Supreme Court Orders Government to Restore the Taj Mahal — or Demolish It
After the government failed to file plans for restoring the monument, which is discolored by bug poo and pollution, the court has demanded action
How Fruit Flies Stay Young at Heart
Researchers link structural alterations to fruit fly hearts to longevity-promoting changes in metabolism
‘Safe’ Levels of Pesticide Still Hamper Bees’ Memory and Ability to Learn
Scientists analyzed data from more than 100 experiments detailed in 23 studies
How Tiny Trackers Could Help Humans Avoid Kissing Bugs' Deadly Smooch
The insects, which spread Chagas disease, can now be tracked with miniature radios to stop the spread of illness
New Spider Species Discovered In Indiana Cave
The translucent sheet-weaving spider shows that scientists haven't yet found everything in our own backyard
Five Real Life Wasp Superpowers Not in <i>Ant-Man and the Wasp</i>
Bees tend to get all the attention, but Marvel turns the spotlight on one of nature’s most devious masterminds
Mosquito-Borne Keystone Virus Has Been Found in Humans for the First Time
But the virus may have been infecting people for much longer than scientists realized
Why Some Summers Are So Appealing For Mosquitoes
...and so unbearable for you
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