9 things you can do to get rid of Japanese beetles

If your plants' leaves are looking lacy—or you're seeing patches of dead grass in your lawn—Japanese beetles may be to blame.
Scientific American

Earth is home to 20 million insect species—three times more than we thought

Some creative calculations using bug traps, epidemiology and trees suggest there are some 20 million unique insect species on ...

Lyme Disease Breakthrough Could Soon Be Sold at Hardware Stores

A new approach to fighting Lyme disease could one day be as easy as buying a bag of garden pellets from a home improvement ...
Nature

Tiny robots inspired by insects

Microscopic electromechanical devices inspired by the structure of insect muscles are transforming tiny robots, improving their power, precision, flexibility and size. Miniature robots range from ...