In a first, physicists have directly seen Hofstadter’s butterfly—a long-sought-after fractal in the quantum realm ...

A Yale-led study warns that global climate change may have a devastating effect on butterflies, turning their species-rich, ...

This elegant design captures the simplicity and beauty of a butterfly, making it perfect for various uses. The pattern might guide through creating delicate, lacy wings that showcase intricate ...

Scientists at Princeton University have made a groundbreaking discovery in quantum materials, revealing that electron energy ...

Welcome to the kaleidoscopic world of the butterfly wing. How do butterflies and moths (known collectively as Lepidoptera) make use of their vibrant wing patterns? Why are some species experts in ...

This illustration provides an explanation of the process of using CRISPR gene-editing technology to investigate the key gene that determines butterfly wing patterns. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert!

Butterfly and moth wings can be stunningly beautiful. More importantly, some have colourful and elaborate patterns that serve as a defence against hungry predators. There are many butterfly and moth ...

During graduate school, he saw an opportunity to merge his expertise in miRNA with his lifelong interest in butterflies, leading him to explore the largely understudied role of miRNAs in shaping ...

The first monarch butterfly of 2025 arrived about 10 days early, highlighting shifting migration patterns and the impact of ...

Monarch butterflies have possibly the most evolved migratory pattern but their populations are being ... Males possess ...

Heliconius are a group of tropical butterflies known for their wide variety of wing patterns and colors ... changes underlying the evolution of butterfly mate preference, PLOS Biology (2025).