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Cicada sound exhibition brings interest to insects and their ecosystem - Yanko Design

The KIhikihi installation celebrates cicadas and engages the audience through an interactive sound experience.

fromtime.com

1 day ago

Bicycling

After 17 Years Underground, the Cicada Brood XIV Is Coming

Brood XIV of cicadas, first noted in 1634, re-emerges every 17 years, highlighting the cyclical nature of their life cycle.

fromBrooklyn Eagle

10 months ago

New York City

June 16: ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY

Cicadas infested Long Island in 1919 causing devastation, revealing their life cycle, predators, and impact on vegetation.

more#cicadas

#biodiversity

OMG science

A gentle giant: the shy wetapunga is adept at living in the shadows

The wetapunga is a symbol of embracing unconventional beauty and diversity in nature.

London startup

Hitching a lift: the cool life cycle of the bee-riding black oil beetle

Black oil beetles depend entirely on solitary bees for their lifecycle and survival.

Beer

Meet the twerking pollinator with a bum-bag: the dark-edged bee-fly

The dark-edged bee-fly is a unique and fascinating pollinator known for its impressive flying skills and unconventional reproductive behavior.

fromBuzzFeed

3 days ago

OMG science

It's Really Sad, But 68% Of People Can't Identify These 11 Bugs - Can You?

Understanding bugs is essential due to their crucial ecological roles despite the discomfort they may cause.

OMG science

A gentle giant: the shy wetapunga is adept at living in the shadows

The wetapunga is a symbol of embracing unconventional beauty and diversity in nature.

London startup

Hitching a lift: the cool life cycle of the bee-riding black oil beetle

Black oil beetles depend entirely on solitary bees for their lifecycle and survival.

Beer

Meet the twerking pollinator with a bum-bag: the dark-edged bee-fly

The dark-edged bee-fly is a unique and fascinating pollinator known for its impressive flying skills and unconventional reproductive behavior.

fromBuzzFeed

3 days ago

OMG science

It's Really Sad, But 68% Of People Can't Identify These 11 Bugs - Can You?

Understanding bugs is essential due to their crucial ecological roles despite the discomfort they may cause.

OMG science

Lacewing Love Is Noisier Than You Think | KQED

Lacewings attract mates through unique songs, laying the foundation for their reproductive success.

fromArs Technica

3 months ago

Miscellaneous

Up close and personal with the stag beetle in A Real Bug's Life S2

The docuseries A Real Bug's Life creatively showcases insect behavior with high-quality technology and storytelling, making it both educational and entertaining.

fromKqed

5 months ago

OMG science

Lacewing Love Is Noisier Than You Think | KQED

Lacewings attract mates through unique songs, laying the foundation for their reproductive success.

fromArs Technica

3 months ago

Miscellaneous

Up close and personal with the stag beetle in A Real Bug's Life S2

The docuseries A Real Bug's Life creatively showcases insect behavior with high-quality technology and storytelling, making it both educational and entertaining.

more#nature

#wildlife

OMG science

Forget the moths that eat your clothes. Most are beautiful and deserve to be loved | Tim Blackburn

Moths are essential and beautiful creatures, deserving appreciation despite negative perceptions, especially considering only a tiny percentage damage clothes.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

2 weeks ago

Pets

What's with San Jose bird's obsessive twig collecting?

Birds collect nesting materials over time, often leading to a hidden nest structure.

OMG science

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Forget the moths that eat your clothes. Most are beautiful and deserve to be loved | Tim Blackburn

Moths are essential and beautiful creatures, deserving appreciation despite negative perceptions, especially considering only a tiny percentage damage clothes.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

2 weeks ago

Pets

What's with San Jose bird's obsessive twig collecting?

Birds collect nesting materials over time, often leading to a hidden nest structure.

more#wildlife

fromKqed

4 months ago

Everyday cooking

Want a Cozy, Free Home? Ask This Caterpillar How | KQED

Grass skipper caterpillars cleverly use grass to build protective shelters while they grow.

6 months ago

LGBT

Police investigating after insects released at LGB Alliance event

Police investigate after live insects were released to disrupt LGB Alliance conference, highlighting ongoing tensions between trans rights activists and the organization.

fromwww.nytimes.com

Digital life

Opinion | In a Brutal Summer, Miracles Still Bloom

Drought and extreme heat create emotional and physical longing for cooler conditions, reflecting a deeper madness in nature.

fromwww.nytimes.com