A dragonfly’s nimble righting reflex is a complex process involving signals from their visual system and dynamic muscular control of wing pitch, according to a new study, which offers insights into ...

ITHACA, N.Y. -- With their stretched bodies, immense wingspan and iridescent coloring, dragonflies are a unique sight. But their originality doesn’t end with their looks: As one of the oldest insect ...

HOW do flies right themselves so swiftly after being batted away in mid-flight? Experiments on fruit flies suggest their stabilisation systems are similar to the gyroscopes of early aeroplanes. Flies ...