Insects
Insects May Be Able to Feel Pain, Study Suggests
The latest findings may have important ethical implications, particularly amid the drive toward the mass-production of insects for food.
Prehistoric Farmers Were Bugged By Insects, Mice, Study Says
Stone Age farmers in southern France were fighting mice and insects feasting on their supplies 4,000 years ago, a new study has revealed.
'I'm Crying'—Woman Discovers Who Has Been Ringing Doorbell Late at Night
Her mom told her that every night, at around 3 a.m, her doorbell would ring, but when she went down, no one was there.
Swarms of Mormon Crickets Engulf Oregon Farms: 'Truly Biblical'
The two-inch-long insects damaged crops on 10 million acres of Oregon farmland last year.
DIY Hacks To Get Rid of Plant Bugs for Good
Are your beloved houseplants infested with pests? Banish the bugs with these expert tips.
Taylor Swift Freaks Out Over Bug on Dress in Hilarious Resurfaced Video
"We are one in the same when it comes to bugs," one user said.
'Superwasp' Threatens America's Forests With Mass Reproduction of Offspring
The Sirex woodwasp lays its eggs on pine trees in a mucus and a fungus that are both deadly to the host.
Thousands of Stolen Bees Escape Captors and Fly Home
Police Sergeant Steve Applewhite said the crime was of concern as not only did it mean a person's property had been taken, but as a beekeeper himself, he was worried about the welfare of the bees.
Hilarious Video of Big Black Labrador 'Scared of a Fly' Charms Internet
Some users used the opportunity to share insights about their own dogs and their irrational fears: "My Labrador is scared of feathers."
Brazilian Bug Discovery Could Spur Red Propolis Production
Red propolis is a coveted extract praised for its anti-inflammatory effect.
Scientists Develop Honey-Based Bee DNA Test to Monitor Hive Health
The new test will be able to help identify potential diseases like the latest variant of the Deformed Wing Virus that's threatening bees.
Woman Thought Halloween Came Early After Finding Giant Cobwebs in Park
Very Hungry Caterpillar - Woman Thought Halloween Came Early After Finding Giant Cobwebs In The Park
Scolopendra gigantea: The Giant Centipede With a Painful, Venomous Bite
Centipede expert Greg Edgecombe told Newsweek there is "no question" a bite from the carnivorous arthropod would be painful to humans.
Couple Say Their Home of More Than Four Decades Has Been Invaded By Flies
A couple say their home of more than four decades has been invaded by flies, and they're so embarrassed they refuse to let anyone in.
Organic Farming Not Always Best Option for Bees, Study Shows
Researchers say their study results underline the importance of evaluating biodiversity benefits from different perspectives.
Honeybee Populations Could Be Wiped Out Worldwide By Wing Virus
The global bee population could be endangered by a newly discovered deadly virus, a leading scientist has warned.
'Better Than Pesticides': Gardening Hack Using Ladybugs Wows the Internet
The TikToker enlisted an army of ladybugs to protect his plants.
Tenant's Response to Landlord Raising Rent Divides Opinion: 'Just a Joke'
"It would be better to find a way to combat greedy landlords without hurting other renters," one person tweeted.
'The Very Hungry Caterpillar': Man Watering Giant Plant Finds It Devoured
The TikToker's monstera may never recover.
U.S. Customs Seize Herbal Tea That Contained Eggs of Destructive Moth
Federal officials seized eggs from a moth species that has not been seen in the country for more than 100 years and was being smuggled in as herbal tea.
Internet Terrified After Man Finds Huge Beehive in Vacation Home Window
"To create an emergency, break glass," joked one commenter on the viral Reddit post.
Man's Eye Infested With Over a Dozen Fly Maggots While Gardening
Doctors were able to remove the maggots, which caused irritation and discomfort in the man's eye, using forceps.
Viral Photo of 'Alien' Lobster Insect Stuns Internet: 'That's Top Tier WTF'
"There are no words to describe how uncomfortable that thing makes me," a commenter wrote, reacting to the image.
Apocalyptic Crazy Ants Invaded Texas and Blinded Baby Rabbits with Acid
Ecological battle with tawny crazy ants brought to an end with a deadly fungal pathogen that turns their fat into spores.
Man Shares Discovery of 'Rare' Pink Grasshopper
Dirk Parker told Newsweek he was out on a nature walk when the pink grasshopper caught his eye.
Invasive Insects Expected to Kill 1.4 Million Urban Trees in U.S.
The emerald ash borer is expected to make ash trees extinct, as scientists call on cities to plant alternative species.
Invasive Deadly Ant Discovered in Indiana for First Time
The species has gradually been spreading throughout the U.S. and poses a serious risk to ecosystems.
Invasive Insects Could Cost U.S. $900M Over 30 Years: Study
A team of researchers estimated that invasive insects in the U.S. could kill an estimated 1.4 million trees in urban areas by 2050.
How To Get Rid of Gnats in Your Home
Houseplant owners may often spot little flying insects, known as gnats, all over their plants. Newsweek spoke to experts to learn how to get rid of them.
Do Insects Have Brains?
Multiple studies have pointed towards examples of sophisticated intelligence in some insects.