Lois and Charlie O'Brien spent decades collecting over a million insects, creating a remarkable scientific resource for ...

Insects are the most diverse group of organisms in the world. They also play a vital role in the functioning of all of the earth's ecosystems. In fact, there are more than 900,000 different species of ...

More than 75 percent of the world’s insect species are insufficiently protected when it comes to conservation areas around the globe, according to a recent new study. From our favorites like bees and ...

(0802290022/iStock/Getty Images Plus) Forty percent of the world's insect species are at risk of extinction in the coming ...

Insects are among the most prolific and successful invaders of new habitats, but not all regions are equal in the numbers of insects that have spread beyond their borders. However, recent research led ...

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Insects have been here on Earth long before humans, and they are here to stay. Check out this list of some of the weirdest ...

Earwigs are the hero single mothers of the insect world, and good for your garden too by Christopher Terrell Nield, The Conversation Editors' notes Add as preferred source Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public ...

A renowned photographer who hopes to persuade humans to love their insect brethren has teamed with scientists on a new exhibition at the American Museum of Natural History. By Alix Strauss This ...

Source: Steve Nicholls/with permission. Insects are amazing animals. They're all over the place and simply put, their well-being is crucial for the fate of our planet and all other animals, including ...