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112 million years ago, a rainforest thrived in what is now Ecuador; amber from the lost Early Cretaceous forest preserved insects, pollen, and a strand of spider webScientists discovered ancient amber in Ecuador's Napo Province, dating back 112 million years. This amber contains preserved insects and sp...- Maharashtra shuts Domino’s, Pizza Hut outlets over grease residue, insect infestationMaharashtra has suspended four Domino's outlet licenses due to hygiene concerns. One Pizza Hut store also faced license suspension for expi...
- Since 1997, Florida has released Australian insects to help control melaleuca in the Everglades; its invaded range has shrunk by nearly 75% alongside herbicide and mechanical removalIn Florida's Everglades, Australian insects played a crucial role in curbing the spread of invasive melaleuca trees. By targeting these tre...
- In 2023, scientists placed ultrasonic microphones at 12 Midwest solar plants to see how bats responded. 3 years later, the recordings revealed about 50% more calls above the panels than nearby fields, suggesting the sites were attracting activityMidwest solar farms with native plants showed increased bat activity during spring. Bat calls were fifty percent higher over solar sites th...
- In 2023, scientists trained bumblebee demonstrators to open a puzzle box; other bees copied the method until the behavior spread through their coloniesIn an intriguing study, it was discovered that bumblebees can learn various skills simply by observing the actions of other bees. Untrained...
- Canadian researchers “cleaned up” burned forest by removing every dead tree; bird abundance fell 50% in areas without snags for food, perching, and nestingClearing away dead trees after forest fires can lead to a notable decline in bird numbers. These standing dead trees are essential, offerin...
- In 1875, Charles Darwin suggested some plants could capture insects using sticky hairs, but he couldn't prove it. 150 years later, researchers confirmed a Chinese species attracts and traps flies with the same mechanismIn a remarkable confirmation of Charles Darwin's 1875 insight, researchers have discovered that Saxifraga candelabrum, a plant native to Ch...
- In 1988, USDA scientists released just 88 flea beetles in North Dakota; their descendants multiplied into hundreds of millions across North AmericaIn North Dakota, a targeted release of flea beetles marked the beginning of a successful biological control initiative. These beetles flour...
- Earlier this year, Smithsonian scientists decoded the pheromones that determine whether bee daughters stay home or leave. It produced surprising clues about how simple insect societies evolve into complex communitiesBee pheromones: New research reveals queen bees use chemical signals to guide daughters. These pheromones influence whether daughters remai...
- In 1875, Charles Darwin first suggested two plant species might be carnivorous, new study finds unique flower matches legendary naturalists' hypothesis. Check how does it catch insectsCatching insects comes with a potential drawback. Many carnivorous plants depend on insects for pollination and risk trapping the very visi...
- In 1998, an insect no bigger than a grain of rice reached Florida on imported plants; the start of a chain of events tied to the state's orange harvest falling more than 90%A tiny pest first introduced in 1998 has been the cause of devastation in Florida's orange groves due to citrus greening disease, resulting...
- Japanese scientists painted cows like zebras to stop flies biting them, and it actually worked - the bizarre experiment that won an Ig Nobel in 2025Japanese researchers painted cattle with black and white stripes to deter biting flies. This unusual experiment aimed to reduce insect atta...
- In 2010, researchers revealed that honeybees identify human faces by processing facial features in much the same way people do. Years later, the discovery became an inspiration for developing advanced automatic facial recognition technologyHoneybees learned to identify face-like patterns by observing feature arrangements. Researchers discovered bees focused on relative positio...
- In 2013, Croatian scientists trained honeybees with TNT-laced sugar syrup. Years later, it helped restore mine-contaminated landscapes by detecting hidden explosivesHoneybees trained to detect explosives: Researchers are training honeybees to detect explosives using their keen sense of smell. Drones and...
- Scientists discover a flower that secretly eats insects, and say there could be many more killer plantsA remarkable discovery has unveiled Saxifraga candelabrum as a genuine carnivorous plant species. Thriving in challenging alpine regions, i...
- In 2016, scientists identified the globe skimmer as the world's longest-distance insect flyer. Years later, it reshaped our understanding of insect migrationResearchers from Rutgers University have uncovered genetic evidence demonstrating that dragonflies embark on remarkable long-distance migra...
- The hidden danger inside Spain's eucalyptus forests that worries scientistsSpain's eucalyptus plantations appear green but support fewer native birds and insects. These monocultures lack the diverse vegetation and ...
- TikTok creator dubbed the internet's 'Dexter of mosquitoes' after bizarre insect experiments end in a growing 'graveyard notebook'A TikTok creator named Fatsocat documents unusual mosquito experiments for followers. He captures live mosquitoes and subjects them to vari...
- Japanese invasive beetle grubs are quietly killing lawns from below: Why skunks and moles may be your best friends to save your yardSkunks digging in yards are often searching for insect food sources. Japanese beetle grubs are a common culprit weakening grass from below....
- In the early 2000s, researchers found that holding their breath for days helps insects stay aliveMore than twenty years after those early studies attracted attention, scientists continue investigating how insects breathe, survive, and a...
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