An egg-shape trend found among birds shows up in miniature with very protective bug parents. Elongated eggs fit more compactly under mom.

Several bird species, in addition to humans, have demonstrated they can use the stars to navigate great distances. And while ...

Scientists are unraveling the secrets behind insect flight, revealing the complex mechanics of their wing hinges. Caltech ...

Well, okay, you can call them bugs, or more precisely, not-quite-bugs (making the assumption for this article that bugs are adult insects or arachnoids). Small beasts other than insects and ...

Have you seen more ticks than usual lately in Delaware? You're not alone. Here's what's up with the state's tick population and how you can stay safe.

These Insect Fossils Are So Detailed, You Can See Their Wings. Published: April 24, 2025 Author: Author Chris Weber. An amber fossil. Image via Depositphotos. 1 ...

The prehistoric world comes alive through extraordinary fossil discoveries that defy the odds of preservation. While dinosaur fossils often capture public imagination, some of the most remarkable and ...

Grasshoppers are herbivore insects that are classified into 11,000 various species in the Caelifera suborder. Unlike most insects, grasshoppers don’t go through complete metamorphosis. The nymphs look ...

Insect wings are unique and special. ... Simultaneously, a microscope focused on the fly’s thorax captured the fluorescence of the activated wing hinge muscles.

Each muscle receives direct commands from the insect’s brain, resulting in coordinated and precise alterations in wing movement that dictate the insect’s flight path. “The fly wing hinge is perhaps ...