insects
Coverage of insects in the Nexus archive.
- To swat or not? These scientists suggest we rethink our fear toward insects
Scientists suggest rethinking fear toward insects by recognizing their environmental benefits, advocating for a shift from panic to appreciation when encountering bugs. The article highlights how insects contribute to ecosystems and encourages sharing outdoor spaces with them.
- Scientists discover parasite that preys on insect-killing "zombie fungus"
Scientists discovered a hyperparasite that preys on the 'zombie fungus' known to infect insects and cause their death. The hyperparasite targets the fungus before the insects experience a 'gruesome death'.
- Digested week: Struggling bees and the G7’s hot mics may speak volumes
The article discusses the G7 summit and past incidents of world leaders making off-the-cuff remarks, such as President Obama commenting on Benjamin Netanyahu and Jacques Chirac criticizing UK cuisine. It also mentions concerns about insects, hinting at environmental issues.
- Glaciers are secretly teeming with life
Glaciers are found to be inhabited by various organisms such as insects and worms. The article explores the conditions necessary for these creatures to live full-time on glaciers.
- 20 insects that are holding the natural world together — whether you like them or not
Insects such as dung beetles and monarch butterflies perform critical ecological roles, yet most are facing significant threats. These species contribute more to Earth's ecosystems than any other animal group, but their survival is at risk.
- 100-million-year-old bug had crab-like claws unlike any known insect
Scientists discovered a 100-million-year-old insect in Myanmar amber with crab-like claws, a rare evolutionary feature found in only the fourth known insect lineage. The chelae-like front legs are unique to modern insects, highlighting an independent evolution of such structures.