Insects at the Extremes
We classify each living thing by the different and similar features they possess. Through such classifications, we understand…
Insects
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Hot, But Can’t Do Without: The wisdom behind the hotness of peppers
Like all omnivorous foods, peppers – both hot and sweet – have been created in unique, wise ways…
Can Plants Talk?
Plants come across with numerous organisms in their natural environment. So how do plants communicate with all these…
Tiny, With A Great Mission: Seeds and Bees
Plants sustain the continuity of their species through generative reproduction either with seeds or through vegetative reproduction that…
Radar-Evading Moths
Members of the animal kingdom are equipped with amazing features. Every species has a particular gift for communication,…
Seeing the Third Quality of Light Polarization Vision
Sun is the main source of light for Earth. Without light, there would be no sight for us.…
From the Spider’s Web
Hello dear humankind, Many of you are frightened of us. You have even invented a disease called “Arachnophobia”…
Seismologist Termites
All living organisms have the peculiar feature of being equipped with special biological devices that warn and inform…
Forensic Entomology: How Insects Solve Murder Cases
In a homicide case or any accident that results in death, it is essential to know the exact…
Collective Intelligence in Ant Colonies
Social insects such as termites, some bees and wasps in general, and ants in particular, have held a…
Hibernation as a Sign of Existence
What is hibernation? Hibernation is a state of inactivity in an animal brought about by shorter days, colder…
Miraculous Animals: Senses
Animals are spectacular creations. Not only do they have their unique shapes, sizes, colors, and attributes, but also…
Plant Biotechnology for The Next Century
The earth’s human population is expected to pass 6 billion people at the beginning of the next century.…
Spiders: Master Hunters
Spiders are a species of arachnids in the family of animals called anthropods. All spiders are predatory, feeding…