A new "self-driving" microscope developed by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers solves two fundamental challenges that have long plagued microscopy: first, imaging living cells or organisms at ...

Insects could possibly be a mechanical vector for transferring pathogens. Larvae are also increasingly used as animal ...

Now is the time to redirect your child's attention from a glowing screen to the endlessly fascinating outdoors.

Shout “Erin go bragh" and let's get busy with 7 Irish sci-fi films to enjoy this St. Patrick's Day.

There are more species with only a few individuals, while only a few species are common. “In biodiversity, there is commonness in rarity.” ...

The Antarctic midge is the only insect native to Antarctica, surviving extreme cold through a unique combination of dormancy ...

The Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta in California has been invaded by a species of mussel never before seen in North America.

The EU has recently approved the use of glyphosate for another decade. Bárbara Pinho examines the controversial pesticide's ...

Corals are among the most fascinating and essential living organisms on our planet. These complex creatures are the ...

I spotted this rook with a very unusual beak in Galway city lately. Despite the unusual shape it seemed very healthy and was ...

The rate of development of poikilothermic animals, such as insects, fish, and reptiles, is determined by environmental temperature. A research team has recently demonstrated how temperature can affect ...

Donated from Melbourne’s fanciest dining establishments, thousands of shells are now blanketing Port Phillip Bay’s most ...