A Moment of Science
Imagine that you're an insect, and that you've fallen ill because some bacteria or parasites have invaded your body. What do you do?
The butterwort might be a small scale carnivore, but its hunting tactics are nothing short of terrifying, at least within the insect world!
Scientists have found fossilized remains of dragonflies with wingspans several feet in diameter.
The mystery began in a cave near Albany, New York in 2006...
Flowers broadcast their hidden treasure with bright colors, sweet scents and beautiful markings. However, flowers' markings are more than cosmetic...
Scientists found that nearly identical genes play key roles in the formation of the eyes in mammals and fruit flies.
Nature can sometimes be a scary place, particularly if you are the sort of insect that parasitic wasp larvae enjoy eating - alive!
Dragonflies, carnivorous insects with amazing hunting abilities, will hunt their prey in swarms.
Wait a minute before reaching for the fly swatter to check out the incredible aeronautical feats a fly can perform with ease!
Have you ever walked into a swarm of insects and then found yourself unable to shake the swarm? Learn why these little buggers are so hard to escape.
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