Ants, often seen as summer pests, showcase their incredible teamwork during winter. As the cold sets in, they retreat deep ...

At first glance, the insect trapped in golden resin looked like any other tiny victim of deep time. Only under close ...

It may sound freaky, but the Japanese yellow swallowtail butterfly can actually 'see' with its genitals. Twenty years ago, ...

This separation of sexes in plants is called dioecy. One reason why dioecy may evolve is because of the negative effects that ...

When infected by a fungal disease, ant pupae actively emit a chemical cue that prompts workers to get rid of them for the ...

The system these communities manage is neither static nor neglected. Forests are actively cared for through selective pruning and natural regeneration. Erva-mate grows alongside native fruit trees, ...

State and federal officials are gearing up to stop the advance of a parasitic fly that is less than 70 miles from the United ...

Many of us begin a new year hoping to become better versions of ourselves. Some aim to improve their health, others focus on ...

Unlike flies that target manure or dead tissue, the New World screwworm lays eggs in living animals. When those eggs hatch, ...

An Australian study has shed light on a pest you’ve probably hosted at some point – and it has unearthed a new theory about ...

Despite being mammals, these remarkably cancer-resistant animals share a lot in common with cold-blooded species.