Understanding the invasion of Brood X cicadas
The lifecycle of a cicada is a journey like no other species experiences. Reproduction requires 17 years underground,...
Modular treehouse concept is inspired by wasp nests
As an entry to the Young Architects Competitions' Tree House Module contest, the architecture team of Garvin Goepel...
Can eating cicadas solve the sustainable protein problem?
Have you ever considered eating insects as a source of protein? If your answer is no, now may be the time to reconsider....
New study takes nuanced look at bug decline
While scientists have observed the worldwide decline of insects over the last decades, a new study shows...
Light pollution, habitat loss and pesticides push fireflies toward extinction
There are more than 2,000 species of fireflies, and scientists are sounding the alarm that some of these species...
Global warming to blame for insect collapse in Puerto Rican rainforest
35 years ago, scientist Brad Lister left the Puerto Rican Luquillo rainforest after studying the arthropods of...
Pet food manufacturers are experimenting with insects instead of meat
It is now a well-established fact that there is a link between human meat consumption and climate change, thanks...
Farming insects too much too fast could create an environmental disaster
The potential of insects as an alternative source of protein is promising. But this week, Swedish scientists warned...
MaliArts designs city-chic beehives to save solitary bees
We’re big fans of beautifully designed urban beehives on Inhabitat, and Mexico-based design studio MaliArts’...
Save local wildlife with a stylish FrogLog in your pool
One of the worst things for pool owners in the sweltering summer months is going out for a swim to cool down and...
New study shows some LED lights can harm wildlife
Researchers have concluded that certain types of LED lights can be harmful toward a wide variety of wildlife, calling...
Scientists create revolutionary ultra-white paint inspired by beetles
Researchers just unveiled what could be the whitest natural substance on earth. It's composed of cellulose and...
Praying mantises wearing tiny glasses help researchers discover new type of 3D vision
This praying mantis isn't just wearing minuscule 3D glasses for the cute factor, but to help scientists learn more...
Planting wildflower strips across crop fields could slash pesticide use
Could wildflowers help us cut our use of pesticides? The Guardian reports that colorful strips of flowers have...
Millions of insect species will go extinct before we even discover them
Only 200 years ago did humans begin to systematically categorize the species, and within that relatively small...
