Insects
Viewfinder: Protesters Warn of Insect Population Decline
An activist dressed as a bumblebee protests for better conditions for insects on June 19th, 2019, in Berlin, Germany.
What We Know and Don't Know About the State of Insect Populations in the U.S. and Europe
Despite the fact that insects make up most of the species on Earth, and much of the planet's biomass, they are significantly understudied compared to mammals, birds, fish, and much else.
An Indigenous Critique of the Green New Deal
Nishnaabeg scholar Leanne Betasamosake Simpson explains why "green growth" isn't enough to save the planet.
Senator Jeff Flake's War on Small Animals and Sound Science
Through his attacks on those government expenditures he deems frivolous, the Arizona senator exposes the counterproductive nature of his own belt-tightening mission.
Ironically, Beetles Respond Poorly to Rock 'n' Roll
New research finds the insects devour fewer aphids when forced to listen to AC/DC or other hard rock music. Country music didn't have the same negative effect.
The Bug-Filled Future of Feed
Insects are poised to reinvent industrial animal agriculture.
Would You Like Flies With That?
New research suggests obfuscation may be the best way to get Westerners to eat insect-based foods.
Controlling Your Pest Problem With ... Bugs
Researchers highlight the role the network of interactions between insects could play in controlling farmland pests.
The Strange Parallel Histories of Plant Science and Death Science
Botanists and forensic scientists developed the same theory in the late 19th century. They might have a lot to learn from each other, if they would talk to each other now.
You Can Help Net a Fluttering of Data Points
Making science fun: There's a network of butterfly researchers who eagerly want to know what species you've seen flitting about.
New Zealand Imports Foreign Workers: Dung Beetles
Burned by past introductions of "helpful" foreign species, New Zealand inches toward releasing the imported insects to clean up its pastures full of other introduced animals.
Putting a Price on Invasive Insect Damage
There’s a 1-in-3 chance that the next decade will see a serious new foreign insect bore through America’s forests.
Could Organic Farming Threaten Our Food Supply?
Pest ecologist Scott Merrill discusses the bizarre adaptions of insects who feast on our crops, and how some organic farming practices may make life easier for them.
Bedbugs Have Evolved to Live With Mankind
The rise of bedbugs has followed the rise of mankind living indoors; their latest resurgence illustrates the survival of the fittest.
Curiouser Podcast: Hanging Around in the Rainforest
Insect biologist Elsa Youngsteadt explains to Curiouser & Curiouser host Jai Ranganathan why tropical ants create gardens up in trees.
Mosquito Repellent Takes a Molecule or Two From Predators
The latest buzz in the eternal battle against mosquitoes, researchers identify a natural deterrent released by skeeters’ predators.
Mount Rushmore's Protections Foster Assault by Pine Beetles
Hands-off care of the forests around Mount Rushmore may have created a sweet spot for an ancient enemy of the Ponderosa pine — the mountain pine beetle.
Finagling with a Mosquito’s the Sex Life
Unlocking a bug’s chastity belt could open doors to a targeted insecticide to provide new hope in the fight against malaria.
Cockroaches and Running Robots
Researchers are using cockroaches as inspiration for robots that run.
Bumblebees for Crash Avoidance
Engineers at Nissan creating a buzz with their 'Safety Shield.'
The Ticking Compass Inside a Butterfly
Humankind can learn a lot from the power of circadian clocks and sunlight observation that are child's play to monarch butterflies.
Butterfly Diplomacy: An Immigration Policy for Monarchs
North America's monarch 'is one of the largest of our butterflies and rules a vast domain.' But it's in trouble on both ends of its massive migration.