Busting Myths: Scientists Settle a Long-Standing Debate About Cicadas
Analysis of Brood X cicadas’ gut contents finds plant DNA, settling long-standing scientific debate. Every so often, cicadas emerge above ground and blanket the earth…
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Scientists “Stunned” by Bumblebees’ Ability To Fight Off Invasive Asian Hornets
Researchers found that buff-tailed bumblebees effectively defend against Asian hornet attacks by dropping to the ground. Despite this, bumblebee colonies still face challenges in hornet-dense…
Why Are There So Few Insects in the Ocean? Japanese Scientists May Have Solved the Mystery
New hypothesis says it’s to do with how they harden their shells. Scientists propose that the unique enzyme MCO2, which helps insects harden their shells,…
Uncovering the Secret Lives of Desert Ants With Revolutionary Tracking Technology
Groundbreaking tracking technology that has revealed new insights into how desert ants navigate their complex worlds could inspire the next generation of smart, efficient robots….