Homeowners tend to equate termites with property value apocalypse, but ecologically speaking, they’re more a force of…
Anyone who’s been part of a rowdy New Year’s celebration knows that a little alcohol can make us euphoric, energetic,…
Far more lethal than sharks, wolves, bears, or any other fanged beast is the tiny mosquito, which holds the title of…
Praying mantises are what scientists call “generalist” hunters, meaning they eat pretty much whatever they want.…
We tend to think of plants as helpless, passive green blobs, but a fascinating new study, in which scientists used…
A French ban on five neonicotinoid pesticides intended to protect the nation’s bees from colony collapse disorder went…
The end of summer is fast approaching, though the fun in the sun is coming to an even swifter conclusion for some of…
Amber fossils containing bugs are nothing new, but the discovery of a beautifully preserved Cretaceous Period beetle…
Designing robots that emulate how creatures move and walk helps us not only understand the world around us, but also…
A disease spread by sandflies seen as an exotic nuisance in the U.S. might not be solely a traveler’s disease after…
Hi, do you see that long red thing? It belongs to that wasp. Its function is to both sting and lay eggs inside of…
Featherwing beetles are some of the smallest insects out there—and one researcher managed to spot an ancient specimen…
Humans have relegated insects to the lower levels of the cognitive totem pole, but scientists are increasingly showing…
A new CDC-led study published today in the Journal of Medical Entomology suggests it might be a great time to invest in…
A new report out Tuesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highlights a scary reality: Diseases spread…
Scientists in Israel have observed a strange behavior among brown widow spiders: When given the choice, the males of…
Don’t underestimate the humble caterpillar. While it might not look all that dangerous compared to humans mainly…
When confronted by an enemy, Southeast Asian “exploding ants” do exactly what their name implies: they explode. Ignored…
Our friends over at the Takeout discovered last week that Walmart’s website sold Earthworm jerky. As Gizmodo’s resident …
If the only thing more terrifying to you than a spider is a spider chasing you, you’re not going to want to watch this…
Advertisement