Fungus 'hacks' natural immune system to cause neurodegeneration in fruit flies
A fungal infection has been shown to trigger a fruit fly's own immune system to destroy brain cells, leading to signs of ...
MIT created swarms of insect drones that look like something out of a sci-fi movie
Researchers at MIT have created a group of robotic insects that they hope to be able to use as a swarm of pollinators in the ...
This Fly Larva’s Butt Looks Like a Termite’s Head—and Termites Are Falling for It
“Most termites live several meters deep and have no visual perception. However, harvester termites come out at dusk to ...
An ‘insect’ house that touches the ground lightly
This simple interwar cottage, which was damaged in the 1989 Newcastle earthquake, is now an architectural treasure in harmony ...
Flies play too, carousel study suggests
In a recent study, scientists at Leipzig University have for the first time demonstrated play-like behavior in flies. They found that fruit flies (Drosophila melanogaster) voluntarily and repeatedly ...
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U of I’s annual Insect Fear Film Festival creeps closer
Hairy, scary spiders will be the focus of an annual film festival at the University of Illinois over the weekend. Feb. 22 ...
Animals Around The Globe on MSN5d
The Ant An Insect with Impressive Cleanliness
The ant, a small but mighty creature, is often overlooked when it comes to discussions about cleanliness and hygiene in the ...
The Columbian13d
More than a nuisance, fruit flies used to study adaptation at WSU Vancouver
Most people see fruit flies as a nuisance. A scientist at Washington State University Vancouver sees them as the key to understanding evolution.
Interesting Engineering19d
New smartglasses use insect vision tech to restore full 3D visual experience
SolidddVision smartglasses, inspired by the eyes of a fly and powered by virtual reality technology, are offering a miraculous chance for people suffering from macular degeneration to regain their ...
Adelaide Now21d
Maggot filled peaches triggers fruit fly outbreak alert in Adelaide eastern suburb Glynde
PIRSA teams will be applying organic bait and checking fruit in the Glynde outbreak area, with a view to extending the Sterile Insect Technique program to the area. “We have a strong success ...
Johns Hopkins Medicine23d
Bites and Stings: Insects
No matter how careful you are about animals in your home, or how much care you take when you are outdoors, animal and insect bites and stings are sometimes unavoidable. Fleas, mites, and chiggers ...