The bumblebee-inspired robot is less than a centimeter wide and can hover, change direction, and hit small targets. Like a bumblebee moving from flower to flower, a new insect-inspired flying robot ...

Even if you've built one of the world's most advanced insect-inspired micro air vehicles (MAVs), it ultimately won't be that useful if it can't stick a good landing. That's why scientists at Harvard ...

Nobody likes flying insects invading their picnic during the summer months, but beyond the usual bees and wasps, Brits are ...

Carpenter bees have “shiny, iridescent, hairless” abdomens that can reflect blue, black and purple colors, while bumblebees ...

Inspired by this natural design, the engineers outfitted the RoboBee with its own set of long, double-jointed legs. These new appendages are designed to cushion the impact as the robot transitions ...

As previously reported, the ultimate goal of the RoboBee initiative is to build a swarm of tiny interconnected robots capable ...

Companion plants play various roles in the vegetable garden community. The cucumber companion plants featured here promote ...

Twenty-one experimental honey bee colonies were established by mid-April 2021 at the research apiary of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, North Carolina. Experimental colonies included ...

Flies aren’t just decomposers—they’re also pollinators and pest predators. Researchers shows it’s time to appreciate these ...

Woodpeckers can become a nuisance when they target your house, but they're protected by federal law. Learn how to safely and legally discourage problem birds.

For many homeowners or renters with yards, developing the front or rear spaces of our dwelling places into an outdoor haven of relaxation and enjoyment is near the top of our priority lists. And why ...

Honey buzzards are aptly named for their preferred snack, but does their feeding pose a threat to endangered honey bees?