Fossils of a tiny sea creature that lived 525 million years ago have preserved something paleontologists rarely find: a brain. The specimen, a worm-like animal called Cardiodictyon catenulum recovered ...

If you’ve ever wondered what heaven looks like for someone who loves bugs, The Insect Asylum in Chicago is probably it. This peculiar little museum in Logan Square celebrates the six-legged, the ...

No major cicada broods will emerge in 2026, but stragglers from 13‑ and 17‑year cycles may appear in several states. Here’s what to expect.

An exhibit in the lobby of Green Library’s east wing titled “Undergraduate Showcase: The Senior Reflection in Biology” ...

As Pokémon turns 30, a video game inspired by insect-collecting continues to shape how scientists think and teach about bugs ...

Insects are easy to underestimate. They are small, everywhere, and people swat them as if they were the most insignificant creatures.

The larvae of the black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) are considered a promising source of sustainable protein, as they contain high-quality protein comparable to soy protein. They can produce this ...

U.S. collaboration with the participation of the European Neuroscience Institute Göttingen (ENI-G), researchers have shown that fruit flies can adapt their social behavior and learn from these ...

New research shows how a natural plant compound flips a built-in “avoid” switch in the mosquito brain and why that could lead to better repellents ...

Plymouth County entomologist Blake Dinius will present “Secret World of Fireflies” in a talk at the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History on Sunday, March 22, at 1 PM.

A sweeping new study of more than 2,000 insect species reveals a troubling reality: many insects may be far less capable of coping with rising temperatures than scientists once hoped. Researchers ...

Dr. Oliver Beckers, Murray State University principal investigator and associate professor in the Department of Biological Sciences, has made quite the discovery: a new species of fly.