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This anglerfish has mastered a trick to light up the depths of the Pacific Ocean
Jan 27, 2022 8:00 AM
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Jan 19, 2022
Bees and butterflies have trouble smelling flowers in polluted air
Researchers have found that diesel exhaust and ozone make it difficult for pollinators to find flowers, reducing plant-production rates.
Nov 23, 2021
A new technique reveals how butterfly wings grow into shimmery wonders
Butterfly wing scales could be the inspiration for new materials.
Oct 04, 2021
City lights could trigger a baby boom for some moths and butterflies
Insects in Nordic city regions are hanging around longer in the fall in rural spaces.
Sep 03, 2021
Butterflies drink more than nectar—here’s how to turn your yard into an oasis
These beautiful insects like to get a little dirty.
Jul 21, 2021
Monarch butterflies are beloved—and declining for this sad reason
Scientists trawled thousands of volunteer surveys over 25 years to understand what imperils the insects.
May 15, 2021
Build a garden that’ll have pollinators buzzin’
Transform your outdoor space into a thriving pollinator destination.
Aug 04, 2020
A rare ‘cosmic butterfly’ unfurls its wings in this telescoped image
Dying stars and illuminated gas create this stunning nebula.
Feb 05, 2020
These infrared images show just how alive butterflies’ wings are
They contain “wing hearts” that pump blood and regulate temperatures.
Oct 02, 2019
Researchers used CRISPR to give ‘monarch flies’ superpowers—here’s why
They could help explain an iconic butterfly’s evolution.
Jul 25, 2019
Monarch butterfly development is cooler than we thought
Warmer winters could have a surprising impact.
