Treehopper insects are some of nature’s most peculiar creations. With spiny helmets, ball-like bumps, and trident-shaped structures growing from their backs, they’ve fascinated scientists for decades.

Treehoppers detect electrical fields emitted by their predators and may also distinguish between electrical fields emitted by their predators and friendly insects. Alchisme grossa (Hemiptera: ...

The Mesozoic ocean may have been one of the most dangerous places in Earth’s history, filled with predators that still feel unreal today. Fossils reveal massive jaws, strange body shapes, and hunting ...