Nature is full of impostors, and many of them are found in the insect world. Certain species, such as the bee fly or the ant ...

Symbiotic relationships between species are both common and incredible, including those between ants and these four insects, ...

Inspired by the movement of insects gliding on the surface of water, University of Waterloo researchers have designed tiny robots controlled by light, offering promising possibilities for ...

Discover how scientists have taken inspiration from praying mantises to create artificial compound eyes that revolutionize 3D ...

Designed for people experiencing macular degeneration—the leading cause of vision loss among people over the age of 60—the glasses mimic insect eyes, which use anywhere from dozens to ...

Macular degeneration is one of the leading causes of vision loss, affecting millions worldwide, especially those over 60.

Swarms of tiny robots, inspired by bees, capable of pollinating crops with surgical precision: these high-tech creations, ...

For decades scientists assumed these insects looked so much like orchids as a form of camouflage. But they were wrong. They look this way because they're deceptive predators.

because it’s easier to mimic the natural conditions that insects enjoy in the wild. And, as a bonus, they don’t burp out methane. In “The Ones Left Behind,” a winning story in Grist’s ...