Flying insects are known to make a beeline for lights in the dark, as the saying goes, "like moths to a flame." Now, scientists have figured out why insects are so keen on light, but it's not because ...

Insect wings represent a pivotal evolutionary innovation that has underpinned the remarkable radiation of the Insecta. This field, at the intersection of evolution and developmental biology (evo-devo) ...

With the sweltering months of June and July fast approaching, I decided last week that it was time to dig through my closet and pull out my summer clothes. While I was searching through dressers and ...

How insects are reshaping nutrition science by combining high-quality nutrients with environmental efficiency and what the ...

Luther students regularly present results of their entomological undergraduate research at regional and national scientific meetings of the ESA, usually with most expenses associated with attending ...

It’s an observation as old as humans gathering around campfires: Light at night can draw an erratically circling crowd of insects. In art, music, and literature, this spectacle is an enduring metaphor ...

Density of flying insects on a typical summer day (August 25, 2021). The colors indicate the number of insects per square meter of vertical airspace, with lighter ...

Breaking quest to new sunrise on CW 18 starts now. They crawl. But to some they might may not be creepy. Sure. First warning. Meteorologist Alex gives us *** look at some unique insects in the science ...

Stephen has degrees in science (Physics major) and arts (English Literature and the History and Philosophy of Science), as well as a Graduate Diploma in Science Communication. Stephen has degrees in ...