Farmers in Louisiana are going toe-to-toe with some nasty enemies: apple snails that clog crawfish traps while laying ...

In recent years, researchers have identified a global decline in insect populations and taxonomic diversity, both worldwide and within specific macro-regions (1, 2). A wide range of contributing ...

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. From sticky “flypaper” to lightning-fast suction, carnivorous plants have evolved various ...

In the lush and mysterious realms of the natural world, the lines between predator and prey can blur in unexpected ways. Plants are usually seen as static, passive entities in the food chain, relying ...

In western Australia, in a patch of ancient forest undisturbed by people, researchers set up pitfall traps with the goal of collecting elusive spiders. Their survey yielded two rare female specimens ...

On November 1st, 2024, Vishal Subramanyan, Prakrit Jain, and Harper Forbes, the three student researchers from California, set forth on a trip into the dramatic Sierra mountains in Nevada. About 300 ...

This study presents important findings on increased ground beetle diversity in strip cropping compared with crop monocultures. Solid methods are used to analyze data from multiple sites with ...

An unusual ally is helping scientists and homeowners fight an invasive pest in Ohio, according to the Columbus Dispatch. Ironically, this ally comes in the form of an invader. The tree of heaven ...

Ants, flies, wasps love sweet juices or lemonades. However, enjoying a drink outdoors can be really exasperating when insects are swarming all over the place. So, just how do you cover your glass to ...