Scientists have developed an advanced swarm navigation algorithm for cyborg insects that prevents them from becoming stuck ...

MIT scientists are designing robotic insects that could one day swarm out of mechanical hives and perform pollination at a rapid pace — ensuring fruits and vegetables are grown at an unprecedented ...

SWARM Biotactics, a German company, is fitting cockroaches with tiny backpacks to enable the insects to be used for reconnaissance missions.

It’s not just muggy—it’s buggy! Insects like ticks, cicadas, and spotted lanternflies are swarming across several states, creating new challenges for residents. NBC’s Emilie Ikeda reports on what’s ...

CEO Stefan Wilhelm told CBS the choice of insect was deliberate. The Madagascar hissing cockroach is large enough to carry small payloads, resilient under extreme conditions, ...

A major tourist destination is seeing a peculiar influx of lovebugs, The Guardian reported. Clips shared across social media show the tiny bugs swarming all over residents of Seoul, South Korea. In ...

Michigan's state parks, lakes and campsites in the Upper Peninsula will be lively over the Fourth of July weekend, and many people will be swarmed by the region's notorious biting flies ready to crash ...

Deadly flooding from Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina has also disrupted the underground nests of yellow jackets, bees and other insects, causing them to swarm and sting people struggling to ...

Mention lovebugs and you'll probably get quite a reaction from Florida residents. What 2026 may have in store.

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. You’re enjoying a relaxing walk or outdoor meal when ...

The Women’s World Cup match between India and Pakistan was halted because of a flying-insect infestation which required the pitch to be fumigated mid-game. The swarming bugs had been a problem since ...