Ladybugs can reach 3,600 feet in altitude. Typical ladybug flights can last anywhere from 36 minutes to two hours. The hard shell functions as a necessary stabilizer for high-speed travel. Ladybugs ...

DENVER — For these insects, flight is all in the legs. Phantom crane flies float lazily on breezes, their six long legs splayed and wings held utterly still. Wind tunnel experiments are beginning to ...

Hosts of NPR's science podcast discuss new findings about long-distance fly migration, an unexpected impact of emissions in the Amazon, and fish noises. All right, it's time now for our science news ...

Ladybugs are fascinating creatures, and when they begin appearing, it’s a sure sign that spring is near. When one of these colorful beetles lands on you, it often means good luck. But have you ever ...