A new mosquito species in Colorado is capable of carrying dengue, yellow fever and Zika, while kissing bugs can now carry parasites that cause Chagas disease.

Aerosols are tiny particles of liquid or solid material that drift through the air and are constantly present in our surroundings. Some are big enough to spot, like spring pollen, while others, ...

Using lasers as tweezers to understand cloud electrification might sound like science fiction but at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) it is a reality. By trapping and charging ...

If you’ve ever had ants, spiders, or even mice hanging around your entryway, they’re not there by accident. The area around ...

The unusual leafhoppers, belonging to the genus Batracomorphus, stand out for their vivid green color, bulging eyes, and ...

Seven new species of frog-like insects, unearthed in a rainforest, have been officially confirmed as new to science following a detailed examination of their genitalia. These previously unknown ...

Seven species of a frog-like insect that were discovered in a rainforest have been confirmed as new to science following an examination of their genitalia. The previously unknown species of leafhopper ...

Seven new species of a distinctive frog-like insect have been discovered by a scientist from Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) ...

As the weather cools, we’re not the only ones heading indoors. When temperatures drop, flying insects like fruit flies, gnats ...

Flying insect traps being used on Auckland's North Shore From Morning Report, 8:20 am on 6 November 2025 Share this Flying insect traps being used on Auckland’s North Shore Morning Report 5 November ...

More than a hundred traps and genetic testing are some of the latest tools Biosecurity New Zealand is using to hit back against the threat of yellow-legged hornets. A total of six hornets have been ...