Along the southern edge of the United States sits the state of Alabama. While it may be home to over five million people, much of the state is covered by forests (67% of the state’s total area, to be ...

It’s time to appreciate the iconic American beech tree; it comprises nearly 40% of our northern forests, and the species ...

British nature writer Richard Mabey argues for “the generosity to reset the power balance between ourselves and the natural ...

The bright contrast of yellow and black on a spider may make it look very scary, but most do more good than harm. Here's how to identify friends and foes.

The Spiny Devil Katydid isn’t just a quirky creature; it’s also an important part of the rainforest ecosystem, serving as ...

Avoid handling them, as this and other species can produce defensive cyanide-containing secretions if they feel threatened from predators.

The cordyceps species in "The Last of Us," Ophiocordyceps unilateralis, is real and does exactly what the show purports —just ...

Warm weather often means the emergence of pests —even on our houseplants. Summer is a crucial time to examine your indoor ...

Two bits of amber discovered in a lab basement hold ancient evidence of a fungi famous for controlling the minds of its victims.

A high-severity vulnerability in ASUS Armoury Crate software could allow threat actors to escalate their privileges to SYSTEM level on Windows machines.

A standard renters insurance policy won't cover bed bugs, but you may be add to add special insurance coverage for bed bug remediation -- or even force a landlord to solve the problem.