Exploring anywhere on Earth, look closely and you’ll find insects. Check your backyard and you may see ants, beetles, crickets, wasps, mosquitoes and more. There are more kinds of insects than there ...

Through pollination and feeding on all parts of plants, insects influence which plants thrive, which struggle, and even ...

The search for life on Earth is speeding up, not slowing down. Scientists are now identifying more than 16,000 new species ...

Understanding the evolution of insect mating behavior is essential for explaining how early insects adapted to life on land.

Learn how stingless bees quietly sustain Amazonian forests — and how a new law is changing what happens when they’re harmed.

Researchers discover that insect sex systems influence the speed of mitochondrial evolution, impacting biodiversity tracking ...

Q: Every time I go outside to take a swim, I see tons of water bugs in my pool. What are they, and what attracts them to the pool? And how do I get rid of them and keep them from coming back? A: Water ...

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Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to [email protected]. Exploring anywhere on Earth, look closely and ...