Humans can have extreme reactions when they come across insects – from delight at the sight of a Monarch butterfly to disgust ...

For a recent paper in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers investigated the odd physics of a ...

Deep in the humid lowlands of southern Mexico, engineers, veterinarians and entomologists are racing to repurpose a plant ...

But new research shows there’s another force working to their advantage: static electricity. At human scale, static electricity is little more than a curiosity. You walk across the carpet, friction ...

Over the past few months, invasive spotted lanternflies have emerged in massive numbers across Maryland. Originating in Asia, ...

Microscopic parasitic worms use static electricity to pull themselves toward flying insects, turning physics into a powerful ...

Keeping leaves in your yard can bolster the number and variety of species around — and the perks go beyond just the fall ...

Scientists have been left stunned after discovering insects that roamed the Earth more than 112 million years ago trapped in ...

GALAX, Va. – Galax Elementary is currently investigating reports of skin irritation among students after pest control provider Orkin confirmed the presence of fleas and parasitic wasps in the school ...

Three biological control programs aimed at tackling invasive species in Hawaii are showing positive economic returns, with two delivering especially strong results, according to a recent economic ...

Keeping leaves in your yard can bolster the number and variety of species around — and the perks go beyond just the fall season.

The New World Screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) is reappearing suddenly near U.S. borders, and its return could pose a serious threat to both human and animal health. This fly parasite infests ...