Pollination is a crucial part of global food production. And yet, bee populations continue to decline as we rip away their habitats, continue to fail in our fight against climate change, and use ...

NAGANO, Japan >> Researchers in Japan have developed an odor-detecting drone that uses antennae taken from insects. The “insect drone” can autonomously find its way to the source of an odor. The ...

MIT scientists are designing robotic insects that could one day swarm out of mechanical hives and perform pollination at a rapid pace — ensuring fruits and vegetables are grown at an unprecedented ...

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The compound eyes of the humble fruit fly are a marvel of nature. They are wide-angle and can process visual information ...

A new drone developed by SORA Technology could help control mosquito populations and help eradicate the diseases they spread. Japanese tech company SORA has built drones specifically to combat the ...

HOMEDALE — Terravata is an Idaho-based company that uses drones for a variety of services. One of the most unusual ways the company uses drones is to release beneficial insects to manage pests.

A military research institute in China has unveiled a spy drone that is the same size and shape as a mosquito. The tiny unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) features hair-thin legs and two wings, which can ...