A team of scientists at the Beijing Institute of Technology has developed the world’s lightest insect brain controller. The ...

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With the summer holidays drawing closer, many of us are preparing to go away. Here, a GP and first aid expert reveal what first aid products they always pack ...

What kind of wasps are in the Lowcountry and how can you avoid stings? Here’s what to know about these pesky summer insects.

Most importantly, insects have legs and feet adapted to do whatever that insect usually does – like cling to stuff. Insect legs are a lot like human legs.

Hopping gives this tiny robot a leg up Engineers developed an insect-sized jumping robot that can traverse challenging terrains and carry heavy payloads Date: April 9, 2025 Source: Massachusetts ...

How a Fragile Insect Living 100 Million Years Ago Becomes a Fossil A bug, a dinosaur and a tree intersect, creating the perfect conditions for resin to capture a moment in time ...

These photos of 11 common bug bites and stings can help you identify what's responsible. Plus, symptoms and expert tips to help identify and treat insect bites.

Leg work ahead for insect pet-food start-ups Eating insects remains off-limits for most humans but a market for pet food made from crickets, mealworms and the like is growing.