Watch a tiny bug do the world’s fastest backflip
A new study features the first in-depth look at the jumping skills of globular springtails. See the backflipping bug in action for yourself.
‘Death zone’ limits insecticide power against termite colonies
“Liquid termiticides have little impact on large subterranean termite colonies. It’s a Band-aid.”
‘Death zone’ limits insecticide power against termite colonies
“Liquid termiticides have little impact on large subterranean termite colonies. It’s a Band-aid.”
There’s a downside to success in the fight against malaria
Though bed nets and insecticides help protect against malaria, some people blame these measures for a return of other pests, like bed bugs.
What’s the secret behind fireflies’ twinkle?
Why do fireflies light up? And what can you do to bring more of these living nightlights to your yard? An expert clues you in.
What’s the secret behind fireflies’ twinkle?
Why do fireflies light up? And what can you do to bring more of these living nightlights to your yard? An expert clues you in.
What makes some people bigger mosquito magnets?
What makes some people more attractive to biting mosquitoes than others? Researchers have answers for you in this video.
What makes some people bigger mosquito magnets?
What makes some people more attractive to biting mosquitoes than others? Researchers have answers for you in this video.
German cockroaches have humans to thank for their evolution
A new study unveils insights into the origins of the common German cockroach and how they came to scurry across our kitchen floors.
10 things you may not know about ‘super sneaky’ cicadas
The massive cicada invasion has already made national headlines this year. Here are some fun facts you may not know.