Experts from the University of Kentucky have found evidence of microplastics in the bodies of an insect in Antarctica. In the ...

The Natural History Museum of Denmark houses a unique collection of 70,000 pieces of amber from various time periods.

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I n a first for nature and the planet, an insect has been given official legal rights. The revolutionary move comes from Peru, where the world’s oldest bee species is responsible for pollinating over ...

When I was little, I loved chasing butterflies. It’s fun to run after them as they flit and flutter. But I didn’t eat them. I asked my friend Rich Zack if that was an oversight. He’s an insect ...

At first glance, the insect trapped in golden resin looked like any other tiny victim of deep time. Only under close ...

Insects are often seen as invaders due to high-profile species like the yellow-legged (Asian) hornet, the harlequin ladybird ...

Explore the cultural disconnect around edible insects in India and their potential as sustainable food sources at a Bengaluru ...

I like big bugs. I cannot lie. But which insect is the biggest? I asked my friend Rich Zack. He’s an insect scientist at Washington State University. He told me the answer depends on how you define ...