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.

AMHERST, Mass. – Recent research led by the University of Massachusetts Amherst evaluates how well machine learning can identify different insect species by their sound, from malaria-carrying ...

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Andy G Howe receives funding from the Australian Government, Queensland Government and Forest & Wood Products Australia. Since 2019, he is active with CSIRO Stem Professionals in Schools. Erinn ...

Illegally introduced purple pitcher plant (Sarracenia purpurea), also known as the northern pitcher plant, turtle socks, or side-saddle flower, growing in the wild in Dorset, UK. This carnivorous ...

As the weather warms up, few of us can resist a nice evening walk through the park or a trip to the countryside to immerse ourselves in natural surroundings. It’s common to notice a sudden itch or ...

Insect protein is a growing market, promising to offer sustainable, fast-growing protein sources. But can insects feel? And if they can, are insect farms any different from factory farms in terms of ...