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MIT scientists are developing robotic insects that can help with pollination, potentially boosting crop production without ...

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Veritasium visited the MIT Robotics Lab to see how researchers use the same mechanics as an insect for their miniature flying robots.

This rare blow fly species has larvae that fit right in with the termites down to copying their odor.

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MIT scientists have developed tiny, flying robot insects that are more agile and durable than ever in the hopes of someday using them for pollination.

According to the team, the relationship between the blow fly larvae and termites appears to be some form of social parasitism ...

Arizona has 28 species of bats that eat annoying insects and pollinate plants. Here's when they come out and what to do if one gets in your house.

Scientists have demonstrated that Wrinkle-lipped free-tailed bats not only travels great distances, but also hunt at impressive altitudes of up to 1,600 meters above ground -- the altitude at which ...