Playgrounds can host a variety of natural wonders, and of course, kids. Now some students are not just learning about insects ...

Explore the fascinating discovery of the fish fossil Ferruaspis brocksi, revealing its diet and unique features from 15 ...

Regular readers of this column will know that, in general, I struggle to muster much affection for non-native species, ...

Researchers found native predators that help control spotted lanternfly populations, reducing reliance on pesticides.

A study compiled data from more than 76,000 butterfly surveys across the continental U.S. The declines seen in the last 20 ...

A new study published in the journal CABI Reviews highlights the critical role that integrated pest management (IPM) plays in combating the threat fall armyworm poses to Asian rice security.

Mar. 5, 2025 — A study sheds light on how extreme weather events impact phenological processes, specifically the flight period of butterflies and moths and the ...

A tiny insect, most known for making tiny holes, is making a surprisingly huge impact in Indian forests. The island pinhole borer, an insect less than one-tenth of an inch long, has wreaked havoc on ...

Across the South Pole’s frozen expanse, there lives only one purely terrestrial animal: a tiny insect called the Antarctic midge. This flightless creature, just 0.2 inches long, has eked out an ...

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based talk therapy that originated from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) but more directly focuses on the needs of those prone to suicide or ...

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The robot’s furcula, inspired by springtails, strikes the ground rapidly to create momentum for agile movement.