Prehistoric amber sheds light on ancient Amazon rainforest
WASHINGTON (AP) — Scientists have discovered prehistoric insects preserved in amber for the first time in South America,…
Bee Stingers Inspire Superior and Comfortable Continuous Drug Delivery
New wearable microneedle patches mimic bee stings to provide painless, long-lasting drug delivery – credit, Professor Wonku Kang…
West Nile virus cases running higher than normal, prompting health warnings
NEW YORK (AP) — West Nile virus infections are intense so far this year, with case counts running…
CDC classifies ‘kissing bug’ disease endemic in U.S. – WHIO TV 7 and WHIO Radio
A disease passed by the so-called “kissing bug’ has been declared endemic in the U.S. by the Centers…
The Kissing Bug Disease Has Permanently Moved Into the U.S.
A dangerous, sometimes deadly, infection spread by kissing bugs is regularly spreading within America. In a recent paper,…
Scientists Discover New Parasitic Wasps Invading the U.S.
There are all sorts of cruel parasites out there, and more are being uncovered all the time. Scientists…
Bugs are popular pets in nature-loving Japan, buzzing with ecology, species lessons
TOKYO — The pet of choice in Japan, as much as cuddly kitties and playful puppies, is the…
Horrifyingly Huge New Stick Insect Discovered Exactly Where You Think
Australia is famous for hosting the weirdest creatures we’ve ever seen. Sometimes, these weird creatures also come extra-large—like…
Bug Fest returns to Academy of Natural Sciences on Aug. 9-10
Back for its 18th year, Bug Fest will return to Drexel’s Academy of Natural Sciences on the weekend of Aug.…
Photographer Turns Fear into Fascination Through Her Macro Insect Shots
Blue Featherleg (Damselfly) Marit van Ekelenburg turns “fear into fascination” by revealing the beauty, diversity, and ecological importance…