Jason Bittel serves up science for picky eaters on ... book reveals what it’s like to be stung by nearly 100 species of insect, and some of the secrets of things that sting ...

The world’s largest hornet, native to Asia, had arrived mysteriously in 2019, but intense eradication efforts prevented the ...

Five years after the first sighting in Washington state, intense efforts have eradicated the bee-killing hornets from the ...

The Insect Pest Control Subprogramme carries out Research and Development activities (R&D) at the Insect Pest Control Laboratory located at the FAO/IAEA Agriculture and Biotechnology Laboratories in ...

Dec. 11, 2024 — A new study estimates that more than 9000 insects and other native invertebrates have become extinct in Australia since European arrival in 1788 and between 1-3 additional ...

A Japanese company that championed the potential of crickets as a staple food has filed for bankruptcy, unable to overcome consumers’ reservations about insect-based cuisine. Gryllus Inc., ...

We are at a critical time and supporting climate journalism is more important than ever. Science News and our parent organization, the Society for Science, need your help to strengthen ...

Hairs on the toes of Mexican free-tailed bats light up under ultraviolet light, but the reason is unknown, Jason Bittel reported ... as some anglerfish and cave insects, use photoluminescence ...

48 states in the United States have officially designated State Insects.

Whether you're on a run or sitting on your patio, it's important to protect your exposed skin from pesky insects. We tested more than 20 bug repellents in the muggy, buggy South Florida heat.

By Jason Bittel Off Baja California in Mexico ... When Plants Cry, Moths Make a Decision: A new study suggests that the insects rely on the sounds made by distressed vegetation to guide important ...