insects

Insects are in trouble. Around the world, scientists are reporting catastrophic declines in their numbers, even in nature reserves that…

Nematodes are the most abundant animal on earth, but when times get tough, these tiny worms have a hard time…

Daniel Janzen only began watching the insects – truly watching them – when his ribcage was shattered. Nearly half a…

Dandelions are often seen by gardeners as burly thugs, but they do have their benefits. The flowers are rich in…

Aphids are plaguing gardeners this spring due to the warm weather, with higher numbers of the rose-killing bugs expected to…

Poaching busts are familiar territory for the officers of Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), an armed force tasked with protecting the…

Insects are disappearing at an alarming rate worldwide, but why? Agricultural intensification tops the list of proposed reasons, but there…

Adding lamps, string lights, and other outdoor lighting is a great way to make your yard and porch look charming…

Britain would be a wasteland if it weren’t for immigration. Fifteen thousand years ago, most of the country was buried…

In a recent study, scientists at Leipzig University have for the first time demonstrated play-like behaviour in flies. They found…