Many butterflies develop wing patterns that mimic other species to protect themselves from predators. While growing complex body parts like wings involves many genes, the difference between two ...

John Dias is a three-time Emmy Award-winning reporter for CBS News New York. He is known for his engaging storytelling and commitment to delivering impactful news coverage. A broken wing almost ended ...

A butterfly's wing is covered in hundreds of thousands of tiny scales like miniature shingles on a paper-thin roof. A single scale is as small as a speck of dust, yet surprisingly complex, with a ...

The fine powder on butterfly wings is actually microscopic scales, crucial for their survival. These scales create vibrant colors for camouflage and warning, aid in flight efficiency by controlling ...

When most people look at a butterfly they see beauty. When scientist Bodo Wilts looked at a little green butterfly from Mexico under the microscope, he saw something that made him freeze in his tracks ...