These shots from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest show just why butterflies have floated into our hearts ...

Download Pattern Imagine working on a free crochet pattern that helps create not one, but two charming butterflies. Each butterfly can have its own unique design, perhaps one with bold, vibrant ...

A quantum version of a fractal pattern, known as "Hofstadter's butterfly," has long been predicted, but the new study marks the first time it has been directly observed experimentally in a real ...

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 ...

The butterfly is flourishing throughout the fashion world. It is a symbol of refinement and new beginnings, an inspiring ...

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 ...

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 ...

Consequently, wing color and pattern can vary depending on the season during which a butterfly is born. The top row of Figure 2 shows examples of three different butterfly species. The bottom row ...

Monarch butterflies are a "canary in the coal mine." They are an indicator of things to come if we don't protect the delicate species.