Short lives, long-lasting survivors 300 million years

Fungi and insects make for an exciting season, says James Lowen

FOSSIL EVIDENCE TELLS US THAT insects have put wings to good use in their domination of the planet for the past 325 million years. However, some of these insects have given up their various motile fla

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Explore the anatomy of the mighty Asian giant hornet

How far can you run? One kilometre? Five? 10 perhaps? Maybe you’re fit enough to run a half-marathon without too much fuss. Possibly even a full one. Whatever your record for distance might be, it’s n