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London Underground mutant mosquitoes have surprisingly ancient origins

Genetic analysis suggests a form of mosquito found in urban subway systems evolved in the Middle East thousands of years ago

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Genetically modified toxic semen could suppress troublesome insects

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Secrets of velvet ant's venom explain what makes its sting so painful

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Ants perform amputations on each other

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2024 review: The strangest animal videos of the year

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Screwworm: Why is this flesh-eating parasite making a comeback?

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A giant hornet from Asia has appeared in Europe for the first time

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Macrophotograph of a huge Eastern hornet (orientalis Vespa) against a blue sky on a Sunny summer day

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Hornets can hold their alcohol like no other animal on Earth

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Ants can be used to make yogurt – and now we know how it works

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Antidote to deadly pesticides boosts bee survival

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Ants change the way they build nests to stop diseases spreading

When worker ants are exposed to a pathogenic fungus, they build nests that are more compartmentalised to reduce the risk of an epidemic

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Wild bees have found a surprising place to nest in cities

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Spiders use fireflies as flashing lures to catch more prey

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Consumer insecticides are useless for fighting cockroach infestations

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Environment

Streetlights may make tree leaves tough and hard for insects to eat

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