Dark side of bright nights taking toll on forgotten invertebratesLight pollution has severe ecological impacts, particularly on nocturnal invertebrates and food chains.
Hundreds of nominations for invertebrate of the year whittled down to 10Invertebrates are celebrated for their resilience and positive contributions, as readers nominate various species for the invertebrate of the year competition.
It's heroic, hardy and less than a millimetre long: meet the 2025 invertebrate of the year | Patrick BarkhamThe recent vote highlighted the creative and vital role of invertebrates, exemplified by Milnesium tardigradum, in ecosystems across the planet.
Nominate your invertebrate species of the yearThe Invertebrate of the Year competition highlights the ecological importance and diversity of invertebrates, inviting nominations to celebrate these often-overlooked species.
An elusive worm: the Salinella is shrouded in mysteryThe search for Salinella, an ancient worm, reveals the diversity and evolutionary history of animal life beyond vertebrates.
Vote for the beast that may be as ruthlessly predatory as us the fen raft spiderThe fen raft spider exemplifies unique hunting skills and has made a notable comeback in Britain, symbolizing resilience against species extinction.
Dark side of bright nights taking toll on forgotten invertebratesLight pollution has severe ecological impacts, particularly on nocturnal invertebrates and food chains.
Hundreds of nominations for invertebrate of the year whittled down to 10Invertebrates are celebrated for their resilience and positive contributions, as readers nominate various species for the invertebrate of the year competition.
It's heroic, hardy and less than a millimetre long: meet the 2025 invertebrate of the year | Patrick BarkhamThe recent vote highlighted the creative and vital role of invertebrates, exemplified by Milnesium tardigradum, in ecosystems across the planet.
Nominate your invertebrate species of the yearThe Invertebrate of the Year competition highlights the ecological importance and diversity of invertebrates, inviting nominations to celebrate these often-overlooked species.
An elusive worm: the Salinella is shrouded in mysteryThe search for Salinella, an ancient worm, reveals the diversity and evolutionary history of animal life beyond vertebrates.
Vote for the beast that may be as ruthlessly predatory as us the fen raft spiderThe fen raft spider exemplifies unique hunting skills and has made a notable comeback in Britain, symbolizing resilience against species extinction.
Unique and important': Tongue-biting louse is wonderfully gruesomeCymothoa exigua exemplifies a unique parasite that replaces fish tongues, showcasing its bizarre life cycle and ecological significance.
Mysterious and vulnerable: the secret lives of Australia's giant wormsThe giant Gippsland earthworm is a massive underground species known for its distinctive gurgling sounds while burrowing through moist clay.
How should we treat beings that might be sentient?Understanding and recognizing sentience in various forms of life, including insects and AI, is crucial to addressing the ethical implications of our actions.
Inside the 'swat team' -- how insects react to virtual reality gamingNew technology allows scientists to study invertebrate behavior in virtual worlds, enhancing understanding of their navigation and interactions.
Scientists now know what the head of the biggest bug to ever crawl the Earth looked likeScientists have reconstructed the head of the extinct giant bug Arthropleura using juvenile fossils, revealing its unique anatomical features.
Life in the Dirt Is Hard. And Climate Change Isn't Helping.They're essential invertebrates for the Earth's carbon cycle, but droughts driven by climate change are threatening mites and springtails survival.