Insects

Scientists were thrilled to find the Wallace's giant bee, missing for four decades. Things did not go as they'd hoped.

An incident with a slingshot led scientists to a greater understanding of the relationship between the insects and their host trees.

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Accidentally released on a Finnish island 30 years ago, the parasites are spreading.

The massive South Island stargazing reserve is a respite from light pollution for many species, including our own.

From glasswing butterflies to vanishing octopuses, evolution is a mad scientist.

Val di Fiemme, source of famed "resonance wood" for instruments, faces wind storms, climate change, and beetle infestation.

Extreme environments offer them an unexpected paradise, and now researchers want to get a head count.

From ceviche to caramel popcorn, Joseph Yoon is showing how Brood X can be a delicious part of your diet.

Many viewers want to bask in synchronous fireflies’ glow. Ecologists want to ensure that the insects aren’t hurt in the process.

The Brood X bonanza is almost here, and ecologists will have a lot of work—and bugs—on their hands.

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Thanks to waterlogged ground, sturdy bodies, and a little luck.

Conservators are trying to protect historic treasures—but it's all more subdued than it sounds.