insects

Praparatrechina neela -- the brilliant blue ant discovered in the Himalayas.

Animal & Wildlife News

Never-before-seen blue ants discovered in IndiaJune 3, 2024

The yellow mealworm species Tenebrio molitor.

Experts are working hard to make insects part of your diet. The ‘yuck factor’ may be the biggest hurdleMay 17, 2024

tiger beetle

Animal & Wildlife News

This beetle uses ultrasonic trickery to keep bats from eating itMay 15, 2024

The robot is made of segments that can fold into a flat disk and extend into a cylinder. Partial folds bend the robot and allow for motion and steering.

Science & Technology News

Caterbot or Robatapillar? Scientists create bug-like robot using origamiMay 12, 2024

Workers and soldiers of the invasive termite Reticulitermes.

Animal & Wildlife News

Major cities worldwide face destructive termite invasionsMay 6, 2024

Algorithm-controlled Madagascar hissing cockroaches were examined to see how they navigated through dusty and rocky terrain.

This army of cyborg cockroaches is actually coming to help you!May 3, 2024