Termites became social powerhouses by stripping away genes tied to competition and independence. This genetic…
Browsing: Insect
Insects are the most diverse group of organisms on Earth, playing essential roles in ecosystems as pollinators, decomposers, and a food source for countless species. Research into insect biology covers a vast range of topics, from evolutionary adaptations and complex social behaviors to their impacts on agriculture, disease transmission, and biodiversity. Scientists are also investigating how insects respond to climate change, habitat loss, and environmental pressures. Stay informed with the latest discoveries in entomology, including new species identification, insect physiology, and innovative ways insects are shaping science and technology.
A popular class of flea and tick drugs for pets may be affecting insects in…
By changing what crops eat, scientists found a way to make locusts lose their appetite—and…
Deep inside a fossil-filled cave in the Dominican Republic, researchers uncovered evidence of an unexpected…
Paleontologists have discovered the first known fossilized bee nests built inside ancient bones, uncovered in…
An entomologist at Anglia Ruskin University has discovered seven new species of leafhopper. A researcher…
A study shows that bumblebees can be trained to tell the difference between long and…
Ants rely on an extraordinary sense of smell to build and organize their societies. Each…
Amber from Ecuador has revealed 112-million-year-old insects and plants, offering a rare glimpse into Gondwana’s…
The matador bug’s flashy leg-waving isn’t a mating ritual but a predator deterrent, revealing a…
Insects in remote ecosystems are declining rapidly. Climate change is likely the cause. A recent…
Discovery reveals a previously undocumented 30-million-year gap in dragonfly evolution. For the first time in…
Scientists have created a groundbreaking bee “superfood” by engineering yeast to produce six essential sterols…
On a Puerto Rican coffee farm, researchers uncovered a surprising web of chaos among ants…
Insects exposed to low levels of chlorothalonil suffer major reproductive harm. Its continued use threatens…
A new termite treatment blocks molting, spreads through colonies, and kills up to 95% when…
The Monte Gordo Grasshopper, a rare living fossil, was found again in Cape Verde, revealing…
Healthier honey bees could help increase crop yields by improving pollination efficiency. Scientists have developed…