The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the City of Graz today announced early results from a study using the sterile male Aedes albopictus mosquitoes, as part of an assessment for the ...

If you've ever admired the shiny coat of a jelly bean before popping the candy in your mouth, spare a thought for the tiny ...

When winter is upon us, we are aware of our shorter days and colder temperatures. Animals have their own adaptations for ...

An Ashland reader recently noticed some curious little, almost lantern-like attachment appearing on her spruce. At first glance, these little cocoons looked like little lanterns in her evergreen.

The elm zigzag sawfly has spread to 15 states in five years. Now it's attacking the tree that cities planted to replace Dutch ...

Most people think of moths as small insects fluttering across porch lights, but some species greatly challenge that image.

Scientists discovered that a subtle behavior by the female of the species dictates whether the quick-fire procreation process ...

In Franklin Mountains State Park, infected bugs emerged from their typical wild refuges: rocky crevices, dry arroyos, and ...

Understanding the evolution of insect mating behavior is essential for explaining how early insects adapted to life on land.

A new study on the mating behavior of jumping bristletail (Petrobiellus akkesiensis) reports the first documented case of direct sperm transfer via genital coupling in apterygote hexapods. The study ...

As global leaders, international organizations, scientists, business representatives and climate activists convene in Belém for COP30, the IAEA is showcasing how nuclear science and technology are ...

Stick insects, part of the order Phasmatodea, are some of nature’s best masters of camouflage. These insects range from less than half an inch to up to a foot long. However, the longest discovered ...