As eastern equine encephalitis spreads, a neurologist explains how to stay safe during this latest outbreak of the ‘triple E’ virus

Among those developing the brain swelling known as encephalitis, approximately one-third will die, with the rest likely to experience neurological problems.

Daniel Pastula, Professor of Neurology, Medicine (Infectious Diseases), and Epidemiology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus • conversation
Sept. 6, 2024 ~8 min

Watch a tiny bug do the world’s fastest backflip

A new study features the first in-depth look at the jumping skills of globular springtails. See the backflipping bug in action for yourself.

Tracey Peake-NC State • futurity
Sept. 3, 2024 ~6 min


Where the UK’s wasps have gone and why they need your help

Scientists know why there aren’t as many wasps around this year - but we don’t have much data on what is happening long term.

Seirian Sumner, Professor of Behavioural Ecology, UCL • conversation
Aug. 23, 2024 ~6 min

Where are all the butterflies? Possibly in your shed

Butterflies bruised by rain and gales are hunkering down hoping for pleasant weather.

Willow Neal, Postgraduate Researcher in Conservation Ecology, The Open University • conversation
Aug. 6, 2024 ~7 min

Would you trust an ant to amputate your limb? Science is showing they are skilled surgeons

A recent study shows that carpenter ants have evolved amputation skills a cut above the rest of insects.

Christopher Terrell Nield, Principal Lecturer, Bioscience, Nottingham Trent University • conversation
Aug. 6, 2024 ~7 min

Singapore Approves Insects as Food

VOA Learning English • voa
Aug. 4, 2024 ~5 min

In defence of midges

Why it’s time we started appreciating these tiny insects.

Alex Dittrich, Senior Lecturer in Zoology, Nottingham Trent University • conversation
July 31, 2024 ~6 min

‘Death zone’ limits insecticide power against termite colonies

"Liquid termiticides have little impact on large subterranean termite colonies. It's a Band-aid."

Lourdes Mederos-U. Florida • futurity
July 29, 2024 ~6 min


Insect Hurts Tunisia's Prickly Pear Industry

VOA Learning English • voa
July 28, 2024 ~4 min

There’s a downside to success in the fight against malaria

Though bed nets and insecticides help protect against malaria, some people blame these measures for a return of other pests, like bed bugs.

Mick Kulikowski-NC State • futurity
July 26, 2024 ~5 min

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