Before the invention of the microscope and the field of entomology emerged, Joris Hoefnagel devoted himself to the natural world.

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Insects possess a remarkable ability to develop innate immune memory, and the mechanisms underlying this process are becoming a central topic in innate immunity research.

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Author Peter Kuper explores the world of insects and the scientists who study them in his new illustrated book, Insectopolis. Book critic Joan Baum has this review.

Grisly new book reveals what zombie insects can teach us In Rise of the Zombie Bugs, Mindy Weisberger zooms in on how parasites hijack the brains of their tiny host animals By Sophie Bushwick 14 ...

“Rise of the Zombie Bugs” explores how parasites create real-life zombies in the insect and invertebrate world.

Pramoedya Ananta Toer’s encyclopedia website officially launched The platform, which includes photographs, archives and a list of Pramoedya’s works, marks the centennial commemoration of his ...

Tiny ants can be big characters in popular books. Even though their world may be insect-sized, ants fascinate readers of all ages for both their industriousness and their role in the ecosystem. Books ...