New research uncovers the surprising role of plant scents in insect diets and evolution especially butterflies and moths.

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Most insects are unstudied, but scientists created a global framework to understand and protect them using all available knowledge.

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For 15 years, Kuhlow, a 51-year-old former Stony Brook microbiology researcher, has been logging observations of leaf and bud appearances — in his own garden, or farther afield on a hike — into a ...

Bedbugs are a common nuisance, but there are ways to fight them. Taking preventative measures against the parasitic pests can ...

Researchers named the parasitic creature Sirenobethylus charybdis —both after the sirens of Greek mythology that lured in ...

Next time you’re outside, say a silent thanks for the many unsung insect pollinators helping to keep our ecosystems healthy.

It’s that time of year again, when the ground thaws, the days stretch a little longer and gardens begin to wake up. But along ...

Gardeners can attract bees to our gardens with the right mix of plants and flowers. Here are several key tips on landscaping ...