Skoltech and MSU scientists have uncovered the advantage gained by microscopic bugs from their feather-like wings that are unlike those of dragonflies, bees, mosquitoes and other familiar insects. A ...

DECATUR - At first blush, the sight of microscopic mites attached to the eye of an earwig would make most people cringe. But really, the earwig doesn't mind. "It's a symbiotic relationship," explained ...

The two-spotted spider mite is an agricultural pest that poses a threat to a number of crops and fruit trees, but scientists have uncovered information in their saliva that could help control their ...

The winners of the 51st annual Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition have been announced, showcasing some of the most stunning and detailed images of the microscopic world. From insects to ...