Biology
What is a mosquito?
Mites (also known as gnats) are tiny, winged insects that often fly in swarms outdoors.
Insects
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Articles about Insects
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Archeology
Stunning amber deposits preserve insects from the time of the dinosaurs
A sand mine in Ecuador has unearthed the first amber in South America containing biological elements, including spider webs and a collection of mosquitoes, beetles, flie…
Biology
Species thought to be extinct for more than 100 years suddenly 'revived' spectacularly, making scientists extremely happy
The disappearance of this animal made scientists extremely regretful.
Biology
This is the laziest and most mischievous insect on the planet, it doesn't work but still wants to eat.
They are known as products.
Archeology
What was Earth like in the age of giant insects?
More than 300 million years ago, before the age of giant dinosaurs, Earth was home to giant insects.
Discover science
Why does nature produce so many blood-sucking insects?
Think simply about mosquitoes, midges, flies… why do these blood-sucking creatures appear, what is their meaning?
Biology
Giant cockroaches thought extinct 80 years ago suddenly appear in Australia
A biology student at the University of Sydney in Australia has made a surprise discovery of a giant cockroach belonging to the wood-eating cockroach species Panesthia la…
Biology
Which insect is the smartest?
Many experiments have been conducted to test the capabilities of insect brains and the results have been surprising.
Oceanography
Surprising number of invertebrate species extinct in Australia
Professor John Woinarski said that despite their extremely important role in the environment, invertebrates have not received the same conservation attention as other sp…
Biology
Insects discovered that have to change color because of humans
Researchers have discovered that a native New Zealand stonefly species is forced to change its body colour to survive in heavily deforested areas.
Biology
Discover the uniqueness of vein-winged insects
In the insect world, species of the order Neuroptera possess ribbed wings that fold like a roof over their bodies.
Animal world
China urgently mobilizes nearly 3 million chickens to destroy insects that cause damage of 100 billion VND each year.
An invasive species with a scale of more than 200 birds/m2, causing damage of 100 billion VND per year. This has caused China to urgently mobilize nearly 3 million chick…
Biology
How insects help find clues to rhino poachers?
Insects such as flies or beetles can provide clues that help investigators find and arrest illegal hunters.
Biology
From 'monster' to 'treasure': This horror species is helping many people make a fortune
This species is often harmful to some crops and is an enemy hated by many Vietnamese farmers.
Scientific application
Insect monitoring system of Vietnamese PhD
With the ability to track insect behavior at high speed, the system helps research on insect population decline, biodiversity or develop insect-inspired robots.