Nothing can turn these joyful moments into annoyances faster than a swarm of bugs showing up uninvited. Insects, especially ...

Leafcutter ant carrying a leaf to its nest.© Ken Griffiths/Shutterstock.com Researchers report that a large portion of Amazon insect species already live close to their upper heat limits. As global ...

Scientists have already warned that climate change likely will impact the food we grow. From rising global temperatures to more frequent “extreme” weather events like droughts and floods, climate ...

Have you ever wondered if there are more insects out at night than during the day? We set out to answer this question by combing through the scientific literature. We searched for meaningful ...

One local insect expert recently warned that Westchester and Rockland Counties may have an earlier and longer mosquito and tick season this year. But that’s not what all experts say. See what ...

From buzzing bees to crawling caterpillars, insect-themed activities are a hit with preschoolers. Educators are turning bug fascination into hands-on learning across science, math, and literacy. These ...