A camera smaller than a fingernail can now see what most high-speed cameras miss. Inspired by the eyes of insects, scientists have created a tiny, powerful device that captures fast-moving scenes in ...

The compound eyes of insects can detect fast-moving objects in parallel and, in low-light conditions, enhance sensitivity by integrating signals over time to determine motion. Inspired by these ...

Hover flies have one set of wings and no stinger. If you've been outside lately, chances are you've seen them — small flying insects that resemble sweat bees. In fact, you may have actually called ...

A compass that relies on polarised light can use the sun to tell where magnetic north is, even when it is cloudy. It is based on how some insects navigate and could be used when conventional magnetic ...

A new lens developed by Ohio State biomedical engineers combines the traits of human vision with that of an insect. Called the Insect-Human Hybrid Eye, the lens is able to capture a wide field of view ...

Toad bugs can be found along the shorelines of streams and rivers in 40 states and three Canadian provinces, according to researchers. Andy Calhoun via Unsplash A small insect, which researchers ...

When you think of a dragonfly, you may assume they belong to the fly family. However, despite what their name implies and the similarities shared between the two insects, dragonflies are not a type of ...