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Cicadas Are Beginning to Rain From the Sky
The Brood X cicada nymphs are starting to hatch, heading underground to begin their incredible 17-year lifecycle before emerging in 2038.
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Funnel of Love: Mosquitoes Looking for Mates Formed ‘Mosquito Tornadoes’ in Siberia
A mosquito bite eventually goes away. The image of a mosquito tornado, meanwhile, will live in your brain forever.
10 Truly Bizarre Animal Penises
The animal kingdom features a wide variety of penises that vary in shape, size, and function. Here are some of the most unusual of them.
The Bug the World Fought Over
The Cochineal insect creates a red dye so incredible, Europe nearly went to war over it.
The 20 Most Mosquito-Infested Cities in America
No matter how much insect repellent you pack, you're likely to encounter mosquitoes while traveling to these U.S. cities.
The Best Way to Treat a Bee Sting
If you think you've been stung by a bee, you should act fast. Here's how to remove the bee stinger and treat the sting.
Curious About Eating Cicadas? Here Are 5 Things You Should Know
Testing some cicada recipes is the best way to get back at Brood X cicadas for all that incessant shrieking.
Curious About Eating Cicadas? Here Are 5 Things You Should Know
Testing some cicada recipes is the best way to get back at Brood X cicadas for all that incessant shrieking.
Brood X Cicadas Are Screaming About Sex in Georgia, and Cops Are Tired of Hearing About It
The Brood X cicada has emerged to mate, and their ear-splitting screams for a partner have Georgia residents contacting authorities.
Weather Advisory: It’s Raining Cicada Pee
If you plan on hiking where the Brood X cicadas have emerged this summer, bring an umbrella to block the cicada pee (or at least wear a hat).
Watch a Time-Lapse Video of Brood X Cicadas Emerging
Brood X cicada shells are covering surfaces in many parts of the United States, and this creepy video shows how they got there.
Dogs Everywhere Are Munching on Brood X Cicadas—But Are They Safe to Eat?
The long-dormant insects are out in the billions, but dogs that consider them a snack may wind up having to see a vet if they eat too many.
7 of the Most Destructive Invasive Insects
They may be small, but these invasive insects have caused serious damage to agriculture and the environment since invading the U.S.
7 of the Most Destructive Invasive Insects
They may be small, but these invasive insects have caused serious damage to agriculture and the environment since invading the U.S.
7 of the Most Destructive Invasive Insects
They may be small, but these invasive insects have caused serious damage to agriculture and the environment since invading the U.S.
Louder Than Traffic: Listen to the Deafening Sounds of a Cicada Chorus
When the Brood X cicadas emerge in late spring 2021, their mating calls will rival the volume of lawn mowers, car stereos, and low-flying planes.
World's Heaviest Moth Makes Rare Appearance at Australian School
The giant wood moth dies a few days after reaching adulthood, and females are so heavy they have trouble flying.
What Would Happen to The Very Hungry Caterpillar If It Really Ate All That Stuff?
There are few children’s books more beloved than Eric Carle’s 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar,' even if it's real-life ending would be much more gruesome.
The Reason a Grasshopper Wound Up Stuck in Vincent van Gogh's Painting Olive Trees
The 1889 painting of the olive groves outside an asylum Van Gogh was staying in has been hiding a secret for years—a dead grasshopper stuck in the paint.
Can Honey Go Bad?
Honey can spend years in a pantry without spoiling because bees are very diligent when it comes to food safety.
This $9 Draft Stopper Helps Keep Cold Air From Creeping Into Your Home
This $9 draft stopper on Amazon can keep heat in and cold air out, helping you save money on utilities in the process.
Microscopic Wasps Will Help Stamp Out a Moth Infestation at Anne Boleyn’s Ancestral Home
It’s the ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ of the insect world, featuring a cameo by Anne Boleyn’s headless ghost.
Billions of Brood X Cicadas Are Ready to Emerge After 17 Years Underground
In the summer of 2021, the cicadas of Brood X will emerge by the billions for the first time in 17 years.
Why Are Humans Afraid of Bugs?
Our ancestors may have predisposed us to fear spiders, insects, and other many-legged creatures, but there's a lot more to it.