A firsthand look at why even tiny ants can deliver a sharp, unexpected sting, breaking down the biology behind their bite and ...

People often compare sting stories because these encounters leave a vivid memory. A small insect can create a sharp jolt, and the discomfort varies from quick irritation to hours of throbbing pain.

Learn how to recognize bite patterns, distinguish them from other insect bites, and know what steps to take if you suspect an ...

A researcher found that a Japanese pond frog is impervious to the stings of the northern giant hornet, even when it goes down ...

Centipedes may look creepy, but they’re fascinating, ancient predators that play an important role indoors and out.

Ant colonies act as one "super-organism" which works to ensure the survival of all, according to a team of scientists.

Watch out for these bugs once you start venturing out in the warmer weather Bugs are everywhere, and while most are harmless ...

Regina Barber and Emily Kwong of NPR's Short Wave discuss an Earth-sized exoplanet, how ant colonies deal with disease and a possible link between volcanoes and the Black Death.

Two new studies show how climate influences behavior, communication, and genome evolution—driving adaptation in a ...

A binturong at the National Zoo bit two employees, sending both to the hospital out of an abundance of caution. The mammal ...

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