The Confusing Origin of Locust Swarms

Certain grasshoppers are generally mild-mannered and solitary creatures. However, when their population becomes dense enough, their bodies physically change and they clump together, sometimes forming the kinds of swarms that have plagued mankind throughout history.

In a recent study, researchers have attempted to explain the origins of this behavior. Read the entire article.

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