Sifting through a shovel load of dirt in a suburban backyard, Michael Raupp and Paula Shrewsbury find their quarry: a cicada nymph.And then another. And another. And four more.In maybe a third of a … [Read more...] about Trillions of cicadas about to emerge across US
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Florida Keys to see release of first genetically modified mosquitoes
In an effort to fight insect-borne viruses like Zika, dengue fever and malaria, genetically modified mosquitoes are set to be released in the Florida Keys.U.K.-based biotechnology company Oxitec has … [Read more...] about Florida Keys to see release of first genetically modified mosquitoes
Insect extinctions threaten our way of life, scientists warn
The planet's insects are facing a crisis as accelerating extinction rates have led to a worldwide decline, scientists warn.A global group of 30 scientists has drawn new attention to the problem and … [Read more...] about Insect extinctions threaten our way of life, scientists warn
Coronavirus makes it harder to battle swarms of locusts ravaging Africa
Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here.Coronavirus is making it harder to eradicate gigantic locust swarms that are wreaking havoc in East … [Read more...] about Coronavirus makes it harder to battle swarms of locusts ravaging Africa
Expert discovers spider that looks like van Gogh’s painting ‘Starry Night’
A new species of spider that resembles Vincent van Gogh’s famous “Starry Night” painting has been discovered in Australia.The spider is one of seven new species of Peacock spider identified by Joseph … [Read more...] about Expert discovers spider that looks like van Gogh’s painting ‘Starry Night’
Bizarre bug with unusual sex organs and spiky horns named after Lady Gaga
A very unique species of bug with unique sex organs and spiky horns was recently named after pop superstar Lady Gaga.The treehopper insect from Nicaragua, known as Kaikaia gaga, certainly brings to … [Read more...] about Bizarre bug with unusual sex organs and spiky horns named after Lady Gaga
Dinosaur-age cockroaches found preserved in amber
Two new ancient species of cockroach have been found, perfectly preserved in amber, in a cave in Myanmar.Scientists named the well-preserved specimens Crenocticola svadba and Mulleriblattina bowangi, … [Read more...] about Dinosaur-age cockroaches found preserved in amber
Swarm of nearly 40,000 bees in California send 5 to hospital
A swarm of bees sent five people to a California hospital Thursday, including two firefighters and a police officer, reports said.Responding to a call about a person with a bee sting, authorities … [Read more...] about Swarm of nearly 40,000 bees in California send 5 to hospital
Cyborg locusts could be used to sniff out bombs, scientists say
Could cyborg locusts be the bomb-sniffing dogs of the future?Scientists who received funding from the U.S. Navy revealed last week that they were able to program the bugs to sense various different … [Read more...] about Cyborg locusts could be used to sniff out bombs, scientists say
Enormous funnel-web spider nicknamed after ‘The Rock’
A funnel-web spider that was dropped off at the Australian Reptile Park earlier this year has been nicknamed after movie star Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson because of its massive size.In January, the park … [Read more...] about Enormous funnel-web spider nicknamed after ‘The Rock’
