Insect pollination is vital for many fruits and food crops. From apples and berries to almonds, bees and other pollinators ...

Pests are an unavoidable part of life, and your kitchen is their favorite destination. With its constant supply of food and warmth, it's a beacon for everything from ants to flies. But before you ...

Nearly 40% of California-grown nonorganic produce has residues from PFAS pesticides — potentially toxic “forever chemicals” ...

Researchers propose that the key to identifying consciousness in animals and AI lies in understanding how their information processing systems work.

Nearly 40% of nonorganic fruits and vegetables grown in California contain traces of pesticides that are also PFAS, or "forever chemicals," according to a new investigation.

While hot flushes and mood swings are well known symptoms of the menopause there are some less common ones that can be missed ...

Wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation say that if sightings continue at this rate, they will officially remove the large tortoiseshell from their list of extinct British butterflies. Find out more ...

NHS GP Dr Basha Mukherjee explains why most GP practices have a strict nine-minute lateness policy and what happens when patients arrive 10 minutes late to appointments ...

Researchers exploring Uganda’s Kibale National Park have discovered seven new species of frog-like leafhoppers. The tiny ...

Many insects live in fresh water, or close to the sea in salt marsh and beach habitats. There are also several species of water striders in the genus Halobates, which live on the ocean’s surface, far ...

My pre-K students always jump at the opportunity to explore nature, and they also love digging into bugs. I previously assumed that lessons about insects were only possible in the springtime, but that ...

Butterflies are some of the most beautiful insects. There are also many beautiful moths. They have three main body regions ...