From bears and bobcats to eagles and elk, 22,893 species have been documented so far in Great Smoky Mountains National Park — and nearly half of them are insects. Becky Nichols, the park’s long-time ...

Becky Nichols, the park’s long-time entomologist, has dedicated her career to learning about and protecting lifeforms like bees, wasps, moths, and butterflies.

Olaoluwa “Roasbeef” Osuntokun merged a code change this month that addresses a long-standing vulnerability in the LND Bitcoin Lightning node implementation first raised in October 2016. The fix ...

Female Photuris fireflies use their light to mimic other firefly species, attracting unsuspecting males, ambushing them, then eating them. The Photuris firefly consumes males of other firefly species ...

Quick Take What Is the Photuris Firefly? Why Photuris Fireflies Prey on Other Lig... Of all the intriguing insects out there, the Photuris firefly has always been one of my favorites. This “femme ...

Firefly populations are declining worldwide, in large part due to habitat loss. Threats like climate change, pesticide use, and light pollution are contributing to this pressing issue. The firefly ...

Imagine a low-calorie, protein-packed noodle that evokes the butteriness of French cheeses. The good news is that you don’t need to book a table at a buzzy new bistro to try it. This earthy delicacy ...

Thirty years after it initially debuted in London, Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tracy Letts’ “Bug” is finally getting its Broadway bow. Directed by Obie Award winner David Cormer, the disturbing ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Lightning is one of Earth’s most impressive phenomena. The ...