"They purr around each other and chirp at you if you pick them up." ...

Have you ever wondered if there are more insects out at night than during the day? We set out to answer this question by combing through the scientific literature. We searched for meaningful ...

If you’ve ever noticed the buzz, chirps and rustles intensifying around your campsite at dusk, you’re onto something. But the real story behind insect activity is more nuanced than you might think.

Engaging in insect activities for toddlers can help your toddlers develop their fine motor skills, enhance their understanding of nature, and spark their curiosity about the world around them. Have ...

Extreme weather events have affected moth and butterfly activity more than the average increase in global temperature over the last several decades. As Earth's climate continues to warm due to the ...

Researchers report that plant defenses to herbivory in tomato plants can impede the plants' resilience to elevated temperatures. The stresses placed upon plants by a warming climate can be compounded ...

As part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or months ...

Insect monitoring is critical to improve our understanding and ability to preserve and restore biodiversity, sustainably produce crops, and reduce vectors of human and livestock disease. Conventional ...

People who are hesitant to try insect-based foods may enjoy the experience more than they expect—and can become more open to ...

Insects are not typically considered food in Western society, and many would probably balk at the idea of chowing down an ...