21
May
Butterflies: Masters of disguise
To maximize their chances of survival, these insects mimic plant leaves and even other bugs to hide from predators.
21
May
Butterflies: Masters of disguise
To maximize their chances of survival, these insects mimic plant leaves and even other bugs to hide from predators.
20
May
Honey bees could help to clear dangerous land mines in Croatia
Decades after Croatia’s war for independence, tens of thousands of mines still lay hidden in its soil.
It seems kind of magical, doesn’t it? As summer draws nearer and the days grow longer, it’s only natural to start daydreaming of summer barbecues, picnics and downtime. And the glow of a firefly is a requisite symbol of the lazy, hazy days and nights of summer.
But how do fireflies glow? Turns out it’s not quite so magical after all, since it’s the product of a complex chemical reaction going on inside their bodies.
17
May
‘Crazy ants’ invade southeastern U.S.
The invading ants are wiping out native species, but scientists say their spread can be contained.
16
May
Cicadas continue East Coast march
Scientists expect this brood’s population to be up to 30 billion this year.
15
May
8 ways to make war on fruit flies
Fruit flies can be a real pain, but there are ways to fight back.
14
May
Insects are our food of the future, U.N. says
If Western culture can overcome the ‘disgust factor,’ insect cuisine could help fight global hunger and global warming, according to a new United Nations report.
12
May
How to repel mosquitoes naturally
We’ll help you take back your summer with eco-friendly tips for how to control mosquito problems in the yard.
09
May
Nondescript moth boasts ultrasonic ears
Researchers think that the moth’s ultrasonic hearing could help it evade their predators in many environments.
08
May
5 things that probably aren’t killing honeybees – and 1 thing that definitely is
As scientists scramble to understand the causes of colony collapse disorder, we consider a few theories.
