What is the world's deadliest predator? You might be surprised at the answer. It is not the tiger, lion, shark or even the falcon. If you measure “deadly” by success in catching prey, dragonflies ...

Destin, our friend over at Smarter Every Day, has expanded our brains once again. Did you know that dragonfly wings work differently than nearly every other insect, utilizing a direct flight mechanism ...

Wandering gliders are descended from some of the earliest known insects – and breed as one global population Revealed: the top 10 invertebrates of the year Vote for your favourite here All hail the ...

If you’ve ever watched a dragonfly zig and zag over a pond in search of dinner, you know how fast these gauzy-winged insects can move. In less than half the time it takes a human eye to blink, a ...

Since I was a kid, dragonflies have always fascinated me. Beautifully painted creatures carried on the wind by iridescent wings. So many colors, so many shapes. Their mystery is a wonder that has had ...