A study, published Thursday in the journal Science, found that 22% of butterflies in the United States disappeared between ...

The life cycle of a butterfly worksheet is a great way for kids to learn about metamorphosis in a hands-on way. From egg to caterpillar, chrysalis to butterfly, this transformation is one of nature’s ...

Inspired by nature: scientists from General Electric Global Research and the University at Albany have shown that the nanostructures on a butterfly's wing produce an optical reflectance spectrum ...

Among the plethora of butterfly species adorning our planet, some stand out for their exceptional beauty. Here, we delve into ...

While there are many examples of fractals in nature—such as coastlines and snowflakes—few are found in the quantum realm. "Hofstadter's butterfly is also a rare example of a problem that is ...

Fractals are self-repeating patterns that occur on different length scales and can be seen in nature in a variety of settings, including snowflakes, ferns, and coastlines. A quantum version of a ...

National Plant a Flower Day is all about celebrating the beauty of flowers. Planting them can also help save pollinators like ...

Little-understood and vastly underappreciated, insects play an outsize role in supporting life on earth. They pollinate plants. They break down dead matter, nourishing the soil. They feed birds and ...

Butterfly curator Dr Blanca Huertas explains the secrets behind their success. Skippers are natural sprinters. They can reach speeds of up to 37 miles per hour and have some of nature's fastest ...

The first countrywide systematic analysis of butterfly abundance found that the number of butterflies in the Lower 48 states ...

If you love butterflies, this is the spot for you. The Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory is filled with 50 to 60 species of colorful winged creatures that seemingly float through the air in ...