17 stories tagged with #insects, in publish-time order across the WeSearch catalog. Tag pages update as new stories ingest.
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Biblical Swarm Of Bees Takes Over Streets Near White House, Sending Lobbyists, Think Tank Nerds Scurrying
Would-be victims took shelter in nearby bars.…
TIL that dung beetles improve soil quality, disperse seeds, and remove food sources for pest insects. They have been introduced throughout the world for their beneficial effects; in the US, their annual economic benefit is estimated at $380 million.
Bean plants call for aerial reinforcements when caterpillars attack
NPR's Short Wave talks about a weakness in a well-known insect repellant, how plants call wasps to their defense and how bigger rewards speed up learning, in mice.…
Common insect repellent now attracts mosquitoes — signaling a ‘blood meal’ for bugs: study
Mosquitoes may bite the hand that feed them this common insect repellant ingredient.…
Should you feel guilty for killing the bugs in your house?
Your Mileage May Vary is an advice column offering you a unique framework for thinking through your moral dilemmas. It’s based on value pluralism — the idea that each of us has mul…
Radar Can Tell the Difference Between Insect Species
Micro-Doppler signatures could help monitor vital pollinator populations…
The Hidden World of Insect Wings Revealed by Macro Photographer
Chris Perani looks for 'striking visual impact.'…
Insects in the city: Flowers alone may not be enough to sustain them
Garlic May Stop Mosquitoes and Fruit Flies From Mating, and Could Inspire New Pest Controls
Learn how the common vegetable deters mating behavior in winged insects — and why it could be an eco-friendly and affordable form of pest control.…
Cricket nuggets? Caterpillar cookies? Canadians would consider eating insects if they can't see them
Can Insects Feel Pain? New Research Suggests That Crickets Do
Used for food, feed and research, the critters are among the most widely farmed bugs. The study authors say humans should work to reduce harm in insect farming, handling and experi…
ELI5: Why are most insects able to crawl on walls while almost any other types of creatures cannot?
Bushwalker takes photo of rare bug in the wild
There were no known photographs taken in the wild of the Myrmeleon houstoni until a regional Victorian woman snapped a photo of one while on a bushwalk.…
Scientists name new moth discovery after Pope Leo XIV
Scientists have unveiled a new species of moth found only on the Greek island of Crete -- and named it after Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV to honor his advocacy for the environment.…
The Luna Moth that Saved Me
Raising five generations of luna moths changed me, writes Kai Coggin.…
Older than the dinosaurs: scientists finally unlock secret of the mayfly’s dance
The bizarre vertical flight pattern has long puzzled experts but new research reveals why it may play a crucial role in the insect’s survival…
Beekeeper jailed after releasing insects on authorities trying to evict her friend
Massachusetts woman set swarms of insects on sheriff’s deputies attempting to evict elderly man with cancer…