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 ...

"Knowing that mosquitoes in an area have a strong preference for humans serves as an alert for transmission risk," said ...

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 ...

WASHINGTON — The blistering summer heat in the DMV area brings more than just discomfort to humans — it's also affecting mosquito behavior. But are these pests thriving or dwindling in the extreme ...

Insect feeding behaviour is a complex interplay of anatomical specialisation and physiological processes that enable insects to exploit plant tissues for nutrients. A key tool in deciphering these ...

Mosquitoes are the deadliest animals on the planet, killing hundreds of thousands of people every year through the spread of disease. Neurogeneticist Matthew DeGennaro is on the hunt for a lifesaving ...

Downeast Trout Unlimited will host a talk by Eric Frohmberg at its next meeting at the Moore Community Center on Wednesday, ...