Cicadas have one of the most unusual life cycles in the insect world. For years they live hidden underground, slowly developing beneath the soil. Then, at the right moment, millions of them emerge at ...

Many insects feel right at home in the hot, humid environments of the tropics; more than 70 percent of the world’s insect ...

A sweeping new study of more than 2,000 insect species reveals a troubling reality: many insects may be far less capable of coping with rising temperatures than scientists once hoped. Researchers ...

Many tropical insects are already close to their heat tolerance limits, raising concerns that rising temperatures could disrupt ecosystems.

When it comes to research on habitats for pollinating insects, villages have so far received relatively little attention. The ...

An electronic nose modeled on insect antennae simultaneously identifies gas mixtures and pinpoints their three-dimensional origin by decoding the natural dynamics of odor plumes.

Even at levels safe for humans, air pollution can disrupt the way some insects communicate with plants, and with each other.

Natural history museums contain an astonishing snapshot of the planet's biodiversity. Using this information to better ...

Discover beautiful flowers that can help protect your garden from pesky mosquitoes by using natural fragrance and plant properties that help reduce insect presence while keeping your outdoor space col ...

As the pressure of food and nutrition security conflicts directly with disrupting the ocean ecosystem, insects can power a ...

The Cape sundew is just one of many carnivorous plants, but with an extremely unique appearnce. Read here to learn more about these plants.

One stubborn ant marching across the kitchen counter can spark a full-blown war. Most people reach for a pricey chemical spray without thinking twice, but a better solution sits quietly in the cabinet ...