Watching whirligig water beetles, found in circling clumps on the surface of calm fresh water, is a favorite childhood activity of many, including... Jul 19, 2018 — Watching whirligig water beetles, ...

While many may have found the movements of whirligig beetles curious, scientists have puzzled over the apparatus behind their energy efficiency -- until now, thanks to a new study. Whirligig beetles ...

A new species of whirligig beetle is the first to be described in the United States since 1991. Whirligig beetles belong to the family Gyrinidae and are well known for their whirling swimming pattern.

Whirligig beetles are not obscure -- not only are they abundant and widespread, they call attention to themselves in the boldest possible way. And yet a new species has just been discovered in our ...

As we begin the delightful autumn month of October, it's good to take a look back at September. Though not always so apparent, the month was warmer and wetter than usual. Thanks to the earlier days, ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Stuart McCausland’s photo doesn’t do justice to the crazy whirligig beetle that can manage most any athletic trick in the book. Here the beetle looks like a lazy manatee floating on the water, but no.

When I started to write this column every week it was hard for me not to write about insects every time. They are so common at this time of year, and many have a close relationship with plants, which ...

LAWRENCE -- There are precious few species today in the biodiversity hotspot of Madagascar that scientists can trace directly back to when all of Earth's continents were joined together as part of the ...

TEMPE, Ariz. – An unusual new species of whirligig beetle from India is being named Orectochilus orbisonorum in honor of the late rock ‘n’ roll legend Roy Orbison and his widow Barbara. Arizona State ...

Like many Northlanders who have access to a lake, I frequently go to the nearby bay. This aquatic site proves to be a regular source of recreation and relaxation. Besides paddling here, I find that ...

(Nanowerk News) Whirligig beetles are named for their whirling movement on top of water, moving rapidly in and taking off into flight. While many may have found the movements curious, scientists have ...