The tell-tale signs that autumn is here are clear to us; the days are getting shorter and the temperature is decreasing. We take this as a sign to pull out our winter woollies and think about turning ...

If an experiment is repeated under similar conditions, the results should be the same. In reality, the situation is often different—scientists speak of a "reproducibility crisis," which affects ...

While the prospect of fewer mosquitoes buzzing around might be compelling, insects play a crucial role in maintaining our ecosystems and supporting agriculture. Widespread use of insecticides has been ...

Crop farmers, agronomists and others who scout crops for insect injury can gain new insight through the latest version of Field Crop Insects. First published in 2012, the latest edition became ...

Scientists discovered that azuki bean beetles — an agricultural pest — lay larger male eggs when under stress from climate change. This showcases how Wolbachia microbes can benefit the species, and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A total solar eclipse will darken the skies in parts of the United States on April 8, but people won’t be the only ones awed by ...

Moths rely on carbon dioxide emissions from host plants to identify optimal egg-laying sites. As atmospheric CO₂ levels rise, this natural signal becomes confused, leading the moths to make ...

Chimpanzees have been observed applying insects to open wounds in a new "surprising behavior," scientists have said. A research team from Osnabrück University, Germany, has observed this behavior in a ...