An elegantly structured novel, told through through the eyes of a young lad, is the first part of four interconnected ...

The seasonal serenade of cicadas kicks off as the weather warms and typically peaks in February. But how and why do these insects make such a loud noise? Here’s a primer on how New Zealand’s annual ...

Explainer - It's the season, and you can't miss the buzzy chorus. So how do these insects make so much noise, and is it dangerous?

Courtship in the insect world is an intricate and fascinating process, shaped by millions of years of evolution. Insects communicate love through light, sound, scent, and movement , and sometimes even ...

If you’ve ever spotted a bug in your home and immediately wondered, “What kind of bug is this?” you’re not alone. Whether it’s ants in the kitchen, a cockroach in ...

In the United States, these insects have been growing underground for 17 years. They're annoying, creepy, and above all, noisy. These are cicadas. And soon, millions of them will erupt from ...

S1 and S2 are the normal heart sounds you hear when the heart valves close. Heart murmurs are extra sounds that can be heard during systole, diastole, or as a continuous sound. S3 and S4 are abnormal ...