Certain species of wasps and frogs share a pain and inflammation peptide similar to one found in vertebrates to help defend against predators—a discovery that contributes to a shifting view of how ...

The discovery shines a light on what has, until now, been an underappreciated feature of evolution which suggests life is not so random after all.

A sweeping review of nearly 100,000 insect and arachnid species in North America has revealed a surprising and troubling reality: scientists lack even basic conservation assessments for the vast ...

Billions of birds that once filled North American skies have disappeared, and new science shows they are disappearing faster than ever.

Spring is top breeding season for many animals, and if you start noticing different nests around your home, here is how to ...

To assess the state of our creepier, crawlier neighbors, Figueroa and her graduate student, Wes Walsh, the paper’s lead ...

Members of the arachnid class—think spiders, scorpions and harvestmen (daddy long legs)—are often the targets of revulsion, disgust and fear. Yet, they are crucial for ecosystems to thrive. Given the ...

The book Miniature Giants zooms in on the fascinating lives of insects. From inspiring cockroach-like robots that look for survivors trapped under rubble to moth wingscales inspiring noise-cancelling ...

Will PBS, NPR shut down? What to know after CPB announces closure Ukraine's top general says that drones are now taking out Russia's soldiers as fast as it gets new ones into battle Scientists ...

Texas is among the hottest states in America. And where there’s heat, there’s insects. Wasps are no exception. If you’ve ever been stung by a wasp, the first whir of a buzz may send you running inside ...

At first glance, wasp and hornet nests look a lot alike. Both may hang from eaves, tree branches, or other sheltered spots, and both belong to stinging insects you definitely want to avoid. But the ...

Polistes annularis, more commonly known as the ringed-paper wasp, is this week’s featured creature and is an abundant resident in the Ada area. Much of the information in this column concerning the ...