The unusual life cycle of ants reflects their social behavior, with some individuals foregoing reproduction to tend to the ...

Discover how insects and other small creatures rely on leaf litter to survive the winter and how this supports local ecology.

Insects can be a safe option for space travel as they require less land, water and feed than traditional livestock.

Insects vary in the life stage that survives the winter. It may be as an adult, caterpillar/nymph, cocoon or as eggs. This ...

Long before humans reached orbit, insects had already shown they could handle the hurdles of spaceflight. Light, highly adaptable and nutritionally rich, these resilient animals present an attractive ...

Insects are light, adaptable, nutritious, and easy to farm, making them an ideal nutrient source on long-term space missions.

Leishmaniasis, a parasitic disease transmitted by sand flies, has long challenged veterinarians and public health experts ...

Mud daubers get their name from their habit of using mud to build their nests, while most wasp species use wood pulp for nest ...

With crafting, cooking, building, and fishing, Petit Planet mimics a lot of Animal Crossing's mechanics--but doesn't take the ...

Scientists compared genomes from 154 animal species and found that land animals share genetic tricks for surviving outside ...

The hemlock woolly adelgid has spread throughout the state, but Cornell University and the DEC may have a solution.

The 5-4 vote on Nov. 6 on the future of Centennial Square shows more Victoria city councillors are listening to their ...