Prehistoric insects trapped in amber give glimpse into ancient life on Earth: “Little windows into the past”
Scientists have discovered prehistoric insects preserved in amber for the first time in South America, providing a fresh…
Prehistoric amber sheds light on ancient Amazon rainforest
WASHINGTON (AP) — Scientists have discovered prehistoric insects preserved in amber for the first time in South America,…
West Nile virus cases running higher than normal, prompting health warnings
NEW YORK (AP) — West Nile virus infections are intense so far this year, with case counts running…
CDC classifies ‘kissing bug’ disease endemic in U.S. – WHIO TV 7 and WHIO Radio
A disease passed by the so-called “kissing bug’ has been declared endemic in the U.S. by the Centers…
Scientists Discover New Parasitic Wasps Invading the U.S.
There are all sorts of cruel parasites out there, and more are being uncovered all the time. Scientists…
Scientists Engineer Yeast to Create Honey Bee Superfood – Colonies Grew 15-Fold
Bees feeding on a synthetic pollen substitute – credit, Caroline Wood, Oxford U news A study team from…
US plans $750M fly factory in Texas to fight flesh-eating parasite
The U.S. plans to build a $750 million factory in southern Texas to breed billions of sterile flies,…
Bugs are popular pets in nature-loving Japan, buzzing with ecology, species lessons
TOKYO — The pet of choice in Japan, as much as cuddly kitties and playful puppies, is the…
Horrifyingly Huge New Stick Insect Discovered Exactly Where You Think
Australia is famous for hosting the weirdest creatures we’ve ever seen. Sometimes, these weird creatures also come extra-large—like…
Tarantula mating season is coming. Brace for ‘hordes’ of them.
These misunderstood, wandering arachnids are often simply young males in search of love. Here’s where you might see…
Photographer Turns Fear into Fascination Through Her Macro Insect Shots
Blue Featherleg (Damselfly) Marit van Ekelenburg turns “fear into fascination” by revealing the beauty, diversity, and ecological importance…
What’s That Splatter on Your Windshield?
via Rebekah McClean Kersplat … thwack … thunk … wham! There’s nothing quite like a summer road trip…