Male fruit flies don't just sing to their mates; they also use sound-cancelling wing-flicks to jockey with rivals. This new understanding of how male flies compete for female partners could shed light ...

Source: ronardios, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons Aggression is a complex behavior, one that can be the source of concern in human society but also one that is essential for the survival of our ...

Researchers are homing in on the neurons, circuits, and mechanisms responsible for persistent aggression in fruit flies. It's one of those days. On the drive home from work, the car in the next lane ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. In the stalk-eyed fly world, it’s the males with longer eyestalks ...

If tiny winged bugs have you constantly reaching for the flyswatter, you may be dealing with a bothersome fly infestation in your home. The question is, what kind of flies are they? Drain flies (also ...

If the song “Shoo Fly, Don't Bother Me” is ringing in your ears, you may be dealing with a bothersome fly infestation in your home. There are drain flies (also known as moth, filter, or sewage flies) ...

In a groundbreaking achievement, Princeton University scientists have fully mapped the brain of an adult fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster, unlocking new insights into how brains work. The feat marks ...

Even the tiniest of living things are capable of some amazing forms of locomotion, and some come with highly sophisticated sensor suites and manage to source their energy from the environment.

Fighting female fruit flies, like the ones shown in this video, are helping researchers understand why we stay angry. Fruit flies, like humans, experience states of persistent aggression. In the case ...

For fruit flies, finding the right mate is all about the right song. Now, research shows that male flies don’t just try to impress their valentine by serenading her with song—they also go to great ...