insects

From deadly jellyfish to venomous sea snails, discover the fascinating creatures carrying nature’s most powerful toxins.

Discover how a beehive works, from the queen to the workers, and the fascinating life cycle of bees.

Discover how a 7-millimeter insect uses a perfectly timed chemical reaction system to defend itself

Do flies really see the world in slow motion? Discover how insects experience time differently, and how it gives them an incredible survival advantage.

With nearly 29,000 lenses in its eyes and vision that covers almost 360 degrees, the dragonfly is one of nature’s most extraordinary flying hunters.

Do insects have ears? Not like ours, yet they hear clearly. Here’s the surprising way insects pick up sound, and what it says about these tiny creatures.

How strong is the praying mantis? Small but huge in power, it strikes with lightning speed and perfect accuracy. Meet a tiny hunter that rules its world.

Discover how big butterflies can grow, what a refinery does, and when newspapers began

Learn how X-rays work, how the microwave was discovered, and where the biggest insect in the world lives

These tiny insects might seem small, but they play a big role in our world. Here are five interesting facts that may surprise you

Watch this video and you'll never look at a strawberry in the same way again

Discover why leaves fall, who jumps the highest, and where you’ll find a train that looks like it rides on clouds

Why is it called a 'Jewish Stone'? What flower opens in 30 minutes? Discover five curious facts worth knowing

A revealing look at the hidden uninvited guests lurking in our everyday food

How igloos stay warm, how ID numbers work, and how one clever fish hunts by spitting

Learn about cotton plants, brain parts, and who studies insects like cockroaches

Discover how ants live, work, defend, and inspire wisdom from the Bible to modern science

A warm, practical guide to handling unwanted insects in your home on Shabbat without breaking halacha

The ecological, spiritual, and moral purposes of mosquitoes, and how even their bites can hold hidden meaning

Hidden sugars, sulfur dioxide, choking hazards, dental risks, and which fruits must be checked for insects