This video examines the wide range of insects found in a typical backyard and the roles they serve. The footage breaks down ...

Researchers from the University of Konstanz have studied how insect brains take in complex light stimuli and process them in ...

Insects are the primary pollinators of most flowers and crops. Niklas_Weidner/500px via Getty Images Rachel Mallinger: A lot of different insects pollinate. Insects visit flowers for many purposes, ...

Different insects flap their wings in different manners. Understanding the variations between these modes of flight may help scientists design better and more efficient flying robots in the future.

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Many plants, from crops to carnations, cannot bear fruit or reproduce without bees, beetles, butterflies and other insects to pollinate them. But the population of insect pollinators is dropping in ...

Edible insects, like ants, are considered a delicacy in many cultures, as well as being very nutritious and an environmentally sustainable source of protein. But many of us have a longstanding ...

Spatial comparisons, such as looking at differences in species numbers or abundance across different habitats or regions. Experiments to investigate the response of insects to different threats, such ...