Insect : Science World Report

Nov 12, 2015 09:53 AM EST

Ant Colonies Act Like 'Superorganisms' When Threatened by a Predator

It turns out that an ant colony could be classified as a "superorganism."

Nov 04, 2015 05:42 PM EST

Bugs with Bifocals: New Insight into Complex Insect Eyesight

Scientists may be learning a bit more about bug eyesight. Researchers have examined how the complex eye system of the Sunburst Diving Beetle coordinates the development of its components.

Oct 26, 2015 08:31 AM EDT

How to Drive a Cockroach: Scientists Discover Key Neurons that Control Movement

Scientists may have found the key to mind controlling a cockroach. They've identified neurons in a cockroach's brain that control whether the insect walks slow or fast, turns right or left, or downshifts to climb.

Oct 21, 2015 05:53 PM EDT

New RoboBee Robot Can Fly, Hover and Swim Underwater

Researchers have created the first-ever insect-like robot that can both fly and swim. Called the RoboBee, the new robot could pave the way for aerial and aquatic vehicles.

Oct 12, 2015 01:16 PM EDT

World's Tiniest, Free-Living Insect Discovered Feasting on Fungi

Scientists may have discovered the world's tiniest, free-living insect. They've made a precise measurement of the featherwing beetle species, which measures a tiny .325 mm.

Oct 07, 2015 03:07 PM EDT

Climate Change Causes Butterflies to Shrink in Greenland

Butterflies may be shrinking in the high Arctic. Scientists have found that butterflies in Greenland have become smaller in response to increasing temperatures associated with climate change.

Oct 05, 2015 09:39 AM EDT

Disease-Ridden Ticks May Hitch Rides into the United States on Migratory Birds

Most people are aware that ticks carry diseases. But did you know that these diseases can spread thousands of miles?

Sep 14, 2015 06:55 AM EDT

Monarch Butterflies Take Flight in Migration to Mexico as Population Plummets

Each year, a tiny insect conducts one of the most staggering migrations for any animal. The monarch butterfly flies 3,000 miles from Canada and the U.S. to Mexico for the winter.

Sep 07, 2015 01:54 PM EDT

Termites Create Mounds that Have a Better Ventilation System Than Human Homes

A new study reveals a bit more about termite mounds. Scientists have learned how these structures are ventilated, which may reveal a bit more about these amazing creatures.

Sep 02, 2015 07:39 AM EDT

Bat Echolocation Images Reveal How These Animals View Their World

Scientists are learning a bit more about bat hunting habits. They've created the first visual images from echolocation to show how these nocturnal creatures sense their world.

Aug 31, 2015 06:54 AM EDT