In this episode of Big Ideas from the team behind Deep Look, Niba explores how insects actually see the world — from the ...

Jewel beetles are striking insects, easily recognized by their vivid colors and metallic sheen. New research investigated the complex evolutionary history of jewel beetles' vision. Jewel beetles are ...

Insects are one of the most successful groups of animals on Earth, combining armor, flight, advanced vision, venom, chemical ...

When it comes to biodiversity, researchers and the public tend to focus on large-scale patterns. This overlooks a hidden but ...

Flying insects are known to make a beeline for lights in the dark, as the saying goes, "like moths to a flame." Now, scientists have figured out why insects are so keen on light, but it's not because ...

There are many ways to communicate with prospective romantic partners: If you are a Japanese scarab beetle, it’s a matter of distinguishing left from right. New work from U.S. and Chinese scientists, ...