Understanding the evolution of insect mating behavior is essential for explaining how early insects adapted to life on land.

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SARASOTA, Fla. ( WWSB) - Fireflies produce light through a chemical reaction involving two key compounds: luciferin and ...

In this deep dive, we’ll explore how fireflies evolved, how they produce their distinctive light, the fascinating world of ...

Now that we’re approaching the end of 2025, it’s natural for our minds to look forward to the new year and think about how we can make it the best year it possibly can be. Whether it’s making a list ...

Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment. Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the ...

Sulfur caves are among the most extreme habitats on Earth. They are completely dark and filled with hydrogen sulfide gas, which is toxic to most life-forms. Inside, species’ survival depends on ...

Have you ever seen a spider skitter under a cabinet in your kitchen, then spotted a similar one later in the day? While many of us, especially those afraid of spiders, would like to believe that a ...

Every year Halloween enthusiasts adorn their homes with synthetic cobwebs. But humans aren’t the only creatures who decorate their abodes. Spiders bedeck their webs with “stabilimenta”—various woven ...

Source: Nosferattus, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons. This time of year, spiders receive a lot of attention for their creepier qualities. But Ximena Nelson, a biologist at the University of Canterbury in ...