A parasitic worm uses static electricity to launch itself onto flying insects, a mechanism uncovered by physicists and ...

Microscopic parasitic worms use static electricity to pull themselves toward flying insects, turning physics into a powerful ...

A long-term study in Colorado reveals that insect populations are plummeting even in remote, undisturbed areas. Over two decades, flying insect abundance dropped by more than 70%, closely linked to ...

Q: My fashionable sister in law has always been envious of my back yard plantings. Her yard is about the same size as mine and not very tended so to speak. I’ve asked her why she doesn’t garden and ...

Flying insect populations are plummeting even in remote, undisturbed ecosystems, raising fears that climate change may be playing a greater role than previously understood. The study, conducted by ...

Pterosaurs once ruled the skies, only to vanish, while birds and bats thrive today. The science of flight shows both unmatched advantages and hidden vulnerabilities. This ranking explores whether ...

Three Brevard restaurants saw emergency closures this week. Flying insects and temperature control issues shut down a Cape Canaveral restaurant - it did redeem itself on a follow-up inspection.

A new study from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill shows that insect populations are rapidly declining even in relatively undisturbed landscapes, raising concerns about the health of ...

Step into a patch of overgrown grass or prairie, and you’ll likely trigger a popcorn-like frenzy of jumping insects. Late August and early September can be peak times to study grasshoppers, katydids ...

Insects are all over the world, and they’re one of the most diverse groups, with millions of different species living in virtually every habitat possible. They come in various different forms, from ...