Biodiversity loss is directly threatening human health and welfare, according to new research led by the University of ...

Cicadas from a 17-year cicada brood and shells shed by cicada nymphs sit at the base of a tree on May 29, 2024, in Park Ridge, Ill. Cicadas are of the order Hemiptera — the type of winged insects ...

Humans like to think we’re at the top of the food chain, but these insects don’t care. The human body isn’t just home to organs, bones, and a questionable diet, it can also be a cozy Airbnb for some ...

Scientists have discovered an ancient insect-killing toxin, produced by certain Streptomyces bacteria, that is structurally similar to diphtheria toxin but harmless to humans. Named Streptomyces ...

Even in areas relatively undisturbed by human activity, insect populations are on the decline, with climate change as a likely culprit. That's the finding of new research from the University of North ...