Insects are easy to underestimate. They are small, everywhere, and people swat them as if they were the most insignificant creatures.

Mosquitoes transmit several pathogens of public health importance, including malaria, dengue, chikungunya and Zika. These ...

Deep into the Panamanian night, the forest hums with sound. Chirping insects form a steady backdrop, rain softly trickles from leaves. Somewhere above a stream, frogs call into the darkness. But I am ...

Some butterfly species can’t grow unless they trick ants into taking them home with a complex rhythmic signal.

Over time, it's surprising how we become used to the myriad subtle noises that routinely crop up in our homes. Whether it be the hum of an air conditioning unit, a squeaky floorboard, or the distinct ...

We live in a world where some of the most influential or fondly remembered anime gems are locked away without a streaming service to call home. At best, these trailblazing stories are relegated to ...

Hercules beetles are known for their size, but their sound is what surprises most people. This video captures the loud, mechanical noise they produce when disturbed. Researchers explain how rapid wing ...

Hummingbirds are some of the most beautiful and elegant creatures on earth, and inviting them into your yard is almost like seeing a fairy flitting about. Like a mythical creature, however, ...

ANBSACH, Germany — Who doesn’t get excited when a hedgehog runs around in their garden making funny little noises? Especially when winter comes, many people want to help hedgehogs and take them inside ...

Dean Fioresi is a web producer for CBS Los Angeles. He covers breaking news throughout Southern California. When he's not writing about local events, he enjoys focusing on sports and entertainment.