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New study claims that insects are conscious
Apr 27, 2016Scientists now believe that conscious awareness and subjective experience may be common in insects.
Woman finds monstrous hornet in her closet
Apr 21, 2016One unsuspecting Twitter user was shocked to discover a gigantic insect sitting on top of her clothes.
Scientists create controllable cyborg beetle
Mar 30, 2016A cross between a robot and a beetle, the cybernetic insect can be commanded to walk or run on demand.
Prehistoric 'butterfly' fossils discovered
Feb 12, 2016A type of insect that looked very much like a modern butterfly was common during the Jurassic period.
A zebra's stripes are not for camouflage
VIDEO Jan 28, 2016Scientists have played down the idea that a zebra relies on its stripes to help it hide from predators.
The Venus flytrap is able to count to five
VIDEO Jan 24, 2016The secret behind the carnivorous plant's success is its ability to count how many times it is touched.
Strange butterfly-shaped UFO filmed over Ohio
VIDEO Oct 29, 2015Footage and images have emerged of a 'metal butterfly' that was spotted by a father and son in the US.
Man stung 37 times by swarm of huge hornets
Oct 25, 2015David Williams-Jones was attacked by thousands of the insects after accidentally stepping on their nest.
Fossil flea carries ancient plague bacteria
Sep 30, 2015A 20 million-year-old flea trapped in amber is thought to be carrying the ancestor of Black Death.
Team develops water-walking robot insects
VIDEO Aug 2, 2015Researchers from South Korea and the US have created a robot that is capable of walking on water.
Carnivorous plant finds way to attract bats
Jul 11, 2015A unique type of pitcher plant has developed a novel way to attract bats using an ultrasound reflector.
Prehistoric insect found trapped in amber
May 3, 2015A 100 million-year-old predatory cockroach has been found perfectly preserved in a piece of amber.
Bullet ant has world's most painful sting
Mar 15, 2015The South American insect measures 2.5cm long and delivers an agonizing bite that hurts for up to a day.
Are spiders capable of keeping count ?
Jan 29, 2015Scientists believe that golden orb-web spiders may be able to count how many insects they've caught.
World's second longest insect discovered
Dec 4, 2014An incredible stick insect measuring up to 54cm long has been found by researchers in Vietnam.
'Fly factories' to produce edible insects
Nov 25, 2014Facilities in France and Holland are set to produce crispy maggots for use in restaurant delicacies.
Swarms of ladybirds invade Romanian town
Nov 12, 2014Local residents have been forced to seal up their homes to keep out tens of thousands of the red insects.
Hornets' nest falls through couple's ceiling
Sep 3, 2014Firefighters were called in to rescue two people after their home was invaded by giant hornets.
Man tames giant hornet and keeps it as a pet
Aug 14, 2014The unnamed man from Japan allegedly ties string to the insect and takes it out for regular walks.
New giant insect discovered in China
Jul 26, 2014Scientists have identified what is believed to be the largest aquatic insect found anywhere in the world.
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