The Mystery of the Flightless Fly
South African scientists discover a female specimen with underdeveloped wings in Lesotho, believing it to be a flightless fly.According to...
Discovery of a New Virus Strain Hiding in the Deepest Place on Earth
Chinese researchers have discovered a new virus lurking at the bottom of the Mariana Trench, the deepest place on Earth.This...
How Do Insects Get Inside Figs?
The fig mentioned in this article refers to the sweet variety commonly known as the American fig. These figs are...
Red Fire Ants: The Infamous Invasive Species Has Arrived in Europe
According to a new study, the red fire ant, one of the world's most invasive species, has appeared in Europe...
Discovery of Giant Virus Seeds in the American Forest
Experts have discovered what are likely a new type of giant virus particles in the soil of Harvard Forest, Massachusetts,...
Climate change causes mosquitoes to increasingly move to higher altitudes
This is the result of a research collaboration between Grist and the Associated Press. According to this research, climate change...
Successful Gene Modification to Create Fruit Flies with Reproductive Capacity
On July 28, the University of Cambridge (UK) announced that its scientists have successfully altered the gene of female fruit...
Rare pink grasshopper appears in Europe
The appearance of pink grasshoppers is due to a genetic mutation, similar to that seen in albino animals.Gary Phillips, an...
Giant centipedes hunt bats in caves
The Amazon Giant Millipede Uses an Ingenious Strategy to Catch Bats with Its Potent Venom.The giant millipede captures a bat...
Creatures that shed limbs to survive in freezing environments
The snow fly has evolved to self-amputate its legs for survival in freezing environments. This is a new discovery by...
