A bacterial cell settles onto a nondescript surface. It is plump, healthy and functioning as it should. Nothing appears amiss ...

Microplastic pollution has emerged as a pervasive environmental threat, yet its impacts on terrestrial ecosystems, particularly agricultural landscapes, ...

Enter the fascinating world of birdbugs an imaginative fusion of avian and insect traits brought to life through speculative biology. This video explores how these fictional creatures might evolve, ...

Learning to identify bug bites and stings will help you get the right treatment. We break down the bites of mosquitos, fleas, ...

Bugs are a nutritious and sustainable source of protein. Why are we so squeamish about eating them? From Kardashian protein popcorn to the TikTok trends of blended cottage cheese and chicken smoothies ...

Abstract: The growth of most significant field crops, including rice, wheat, maize, soybeans, and sugarcane, is inhibited by pest attacks, and numerous insect species decrease crop productivity.

French startup Ÿnsect shot into the spotlight when “Iron Man” star Robert Downey Jr. touted its merits on the “Late Show” during Super Bowl weekend 2021. Now, nearly four years later, the insect ...

Climate change and extreme weather events affect plants and animals and the direct impact of anthropogenic climate change has been documented extensively over the past years. In this review, I address ...

A rare fossil insect from Tibet, given the name Zekuforma maculata, reveals that a landlocked lineage of ‘true bugs’ briefly tested semi-aquatic life. The discovery rewrites about 230 million years of ...