Insects

Cicada Armies Will Descend On Northeast In May During 17-Year Cycle

By R. Siva Kumar - Apr 18, 2016 04:54 PM EDT

The 17-year cicadas will be seen circling the northeastern part of the U.S. in mid-May.

Scientists Use #CuteOff to find the World's Most Adorable Animals: Here Are 9 Superbly Squee Shots

By Cheri Cheng - Sep 03, 2015 03:55 PM EDT

Scientists are having fun with twitter by asking people to send in cute shots of animals.

Spider-Spun Electric Silk Changing the Polymer Industry

By Peter R - Jan 29, 2015 01:58 PM EST

A common British spider spins web measuring nanometers in thickness and electrically charged.

Monarch Butterfly To Be Considered Endangered

By Kamal Nayan - Jan 02, 2015 12:22 PM EST

Monarch butterfly is in danger of extinction due to massive drop in its global population, warned a petition launched by environmental groups. The population of Monarch butterflies was previously one billion which has now dropped to 35 million.

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