The bites of river-dwelling blackflies carry a hidden danger – microparasites that can steal sight, health, and wellbeing, and contribute to trapping families in poverty. The disease they cause, known ...

An Australian wētā lookalike was first noticed in Pukekohe in 1990. Now the stroppy biting insects are common from Auckland ...

WindSled, a zero-emission mobile science platform, is capable of traveling thousands of kilometers and doing valuable science on the Antarctic Plateau. Wind-driven aerosols condition the ...

Pests are the bane of every plant enthusiast. If just one flower becomes infested, the rest of your plants may soon follow ...

While it might sound off-putting, insects are a tasty and sustainable source of protein and nutrients. Here are five ...

Gardening is a hobby that gives you something really tangible: if done right, it can sustain you. In the U.S., growing your ...

This year’s group, Brood XIV, will emerge in numbers in the lower billions this spring, said Gene Kritsky, founder of Cicada ...

Authorities are investigating how fire ants came to be at a rural subdivision but say it is likely they arrived in mulch, plants, turf or soil.

The trapdoor spider is one of the sneakiest hunters in the arachnid world. These clever spiders are named for their unique hunting strategy: They build burrows with hinged "doors" made of soil and ...

Formication, or parasitosis, is the sensation of having insects crawling on or under the skin. Formication is a tactile hallucination, which means a person feels a physical sensation without a ...

These flowers require full sunlight, consistent watering, and nutrient-rich soil, and they can reach heights of up to 3 feet. Petunias. Image by Taras1540 via Depositphotos. Petunias (Petunia spp.) ...

Nearly five years ago, the world took a crash course in hygiene. We sang ‘Happy Birthday’ twice while scrubbing our hands, queued six feet apart in supermarkets, and lived in bubbles of safety ...