Insects rarely get credit for endurance, yet some of the smallest creatures on Earth pull off migrations that rival birds and mammals. These trips are tightly timed, biologically programmed movements ...

It’s true that most people do not put the words “beautiful” and “insect” together unless they’re thinking of butterflies. But there are beautiful insects out there that are not butterflies. As with ...

Physiologically, ants are simple organisms, but their behavior is surprisingly complex. These tiny insects are driven by work and the wellbeing of the colony as a whole. A Clark University researcher ...

When it comes to raw power, insects are the heavyweight champions of the animal kingdom. Some can boast astonishing muscle power - lifting, pulling, or carrying objects hundreds of times their own ...

Insects are easy to underestimate. They are small, everywhere, and people swat them as if they were the most insignificant creatures. But the truth is that insects are more fascinating than they are ...