Since their larvae are dependent on the host’s body for their first phase of life, it behooves the wasp to improve conditions in the body in whatever way it can. For example, some parasitic wasps are ...
Sabrina Hahn explains how new CSIRO research is shining a light on a tiny moth from the South West of WA and a native plant that’s previously baffled botanists.
The destructive insect has been destroying boxwoods in many parts of Ohio. One landscape nursery said it has been pouring ...
I am pretty sure that we've all had these moments when we thought that our presence was being "honored" by a ghost or an ...
The houses on my route looked picturesque under a dusting of powder from the night prior. I went on a date with a dude who ...
A parasitic wasp castrates its moth larvae hosts by injecting them with a ‘domesticated’ virus that causes cells in the ...
Why do some animals eat feces? Here are some biological reasons for it and what you can do about it as a pet owner.
A scientific breakthrough not only promises faster testing for antimicrobial resistance, but also an ethical solution to the controversial issue of using rodents in research. University of Exeter ...
For those unfamiliar with goats, “kidding” is the term used for goats giving birth. While the word may sound lighthearted, the reality is anything but slow or simple. Kidding season is a ...
As Black History Month continues, families across Springfield are sharing stories that preserve the city’s often overlooked Black history, including memories of segregation, community, and resilience.