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A curious boy spotting tiny spheres near an ant nest led scientists to discover a century-old mystery about how insects and plants work together. His dad, an entomology professor, turned the moment into groundbreaking research that rewrites textbooks.
Six graduate students studying bugs and pest management just received scholarships worth $16,000 total from an organization that's invested over $301,000 in future scientists since 1976. Pi Chi Omega's 2026 awards continue a 50-year tradition of supporting the next generation of people who protect our homes and health.
A 31-year-old scientist in the Philippines is changing how we see cockroaches, one discovery at a time. Cristian Lucanas has found 15 new species and believes hundreds more are waiting to be documented in his country's rainforests.
An entomologist's vacation curiosity about the worm in his mezcal bottle led to a discovery that could help protect an endangered agave plant and the rare moth species that depends on it. His DNA research revealed harvesting practices that threaten both creatures.
In the Arizona desert, tiny cone ants climb onto much larger harvester ants to groom them, just like cleaner fish do in the ocean. This adorable discovery reveals a surprisingly cooperative relationship between two very different ant species.
A termite with a head shaped like a sperm whale has stunned researchers exploring South American rainforests. The discovery reveals there's still so much life on Earth waiting to be found.
A Cornell lab tech discovered millions of bees living beneath a historic Ithaca cemetery, revealing a thriving pollinator haven that's existed for over a century. The find sparked a global effort to protect similar underground bee communities.
Scientists just solved a 300-year problem that was slowing down access to half a billion insect specimens worldwide. A new AI system can automatically read printed labels on museum bugs, turning months of tedious work into minutes.
Scientists at Google are fighting disease-spreading mosquitoes by releasing millions of sterile male mosquitoes to shrink future populations. The clever strategy targets an invasive species that threatens 40% of the world's population with deadly diseases.
UC Riverside researchers discovered bed bugs actively avoid water and wet surfaces, a previously unknown behavior that could change how we fight infestations. A simple bath might be all you need if you suspect bed bugs on your body.
Cornell researchers stumbled upon one of the world's largest bee colonies hiding in plain sight at an Ithaca cemetery. The 5.5 million ground-nesting bees are quietly pollinating the area while reminding us that nature finds a way, even in unexpected places.
Researchers combined particle accelerators, robotics, and AI to create detailed 3D models of 800 ant species in just seven days. The free digital library reveals microscopic anatomy that could revolutionize how we study and share Earth's biodiversity.
Scientists discovered one of the largest bee colonies ever recorded living beneath a cemetery in upstate New York. The find shows how unexpected places can become vital havens for underappreciated pollinators.
A New York cemetery hosts up to 8 million ground-nesting bees, making it one of the world's largest known populations. Scientists say final resting places are becoming critical wildlife refuges.
Scientists discovered one of the largest bee colonies ever recorded living beneath a historic New York cemetery—and it's been thriving there for over a century. The find reveals how overlooked spaces can become havens for critical pollinators.
Scientists at Google's Debug program plan to release 16 million specially bred male mosquitoes in Florida and California to combat disease-spreading invasive species. The sterile males will mate with wild females, preventing their eggs from hatching and shrinking dangerous mosquito populations naturally.
Scientists at Google are fighting disease-spreading mosquitoes by releasing millions of sterile males that prevent the next generation from hatching. The innovative approach targets an invasive species responsible for dengue, Zika, and yellow fever without adding more bites.
Scientists at Washington State University created solar-powered tags weighing less than a raindrop that finally solve the decade-long mystery of where Idaho's monarch butterflies migrate. The tiny transmitters turn every smartphone into a butterfly tracking station.
Cornell researchers discovered milkweed plants have evolved a brilliant new defense mechanism that could revolutionize monarch butterfly conservation efforts. The findings reveal nature's surprising innovation in one of evolution's oldest battles.
A curious boy spotted something odd near an ant nest in his backyard, and his discovery just challenged what scientists thought they knew about ants for over a century. Thanks to Hugo Deans and his entomologist dad, we now understand a completely new way that ants, oak trees, and wasps work together in nature.
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