A hopping, insect-sized robot can jump over gaps or obstacles, traverse rough, slippery, or slanted surfaces, and perform aerial acrobatic maneuvers, while using a fraction of the energy required for ...

Scientists found that fruit fly larvae can sense electric fields, adding them to a list with sharks, bees, and even the platypus. Since they are common in research, this opens new avenues of study.

New research uncovers the surprising role of plant scents in insect diets and evolution especially butterflies and moths.

Earth Day is almost here. What is Earth Day? It’s an annual event celebrated on April 22nd when activities are held in t ...

Outside, a butcher’s green bin has started to smell, while nearby a cairn of black bags sits atop a public waste container. While the dispute over waste management in the UK’s second city is a ...

It's a spring open house centered around sensory bin exploration at Le Village Cowork Brewers Hill. Admission is free, infants and toddlers are welcome. Le Village is Milwaukee's first coworking ...

Growing up in Thailand’s northeastern Isan region, Suwimon Chantajohn learned from her grandfather which insects were best to eat. Captivated by his stories of surviving on bugs during his ...

Not all sensory input is shut off, however. For example, you could still create your own noise, of course, by vocalizing if you want. But the point of using a sensory deprivation tank is to muffle ...