entomology

A genetic key could make mosquitos forever young and never reproduce

It's basically a mosquito puberty blocker and could save human lives.

By Cassidy Ward | 

1 week ago

Acoustic camouflage! Moths’ anti-echolocation wings are inspiring soundproof wallpaper

Evolution beats engineering every time.

By Cassidy Ward | 

1 week ago

Termites crossed the ocean at least 40 times over the last 50 million years

Termites are the ultimate invertebrate stowaways.

By Cassidy Ward | 

1 month ago

Mind-blowing bug-brain tech can now sense drones from far away

This is proof we don't give insects enough credit.

By Elizabeth Rayne | 

3 months ago

Grasshoppers have mouths kind of like…ours?

Evolution does creepy things.

By Elizabeth Rayne | 

3 months ago

Pheromone traps turn murder hornets into murdered hornets

Good thing we're not so easily manipulated, right? RIGHT?

By Cassidy Ward | 

3 months ago

Genetically modified mosquitos kill their own offspring

It's hard to spread disease if you're never born.

By Cassidy Ward | 

3 months ago

Grasshopper’s get hangry! Gut bacteria to blame for locusts swarming

Has anyone offered the swarm a Snickers?

By Cassidy Ward | 

4 months ago

In a beehive’s game of thrones, one queen lives and thousands are slaughtered

In the game of thrones, you either win or you die.

By Cassidy Ward | 

4 months ago

2 millimeter Valhalla wasp is the smallest of its kind, no Pym particles needed

We think this little guy is worthy to wield Mjolnir. 

By Cassidy Ward | 

5 months ago