Some fruit flies sacrifice sleep to avoid parasites like mites. Researchers discovered marked differences in gene expression related to metabolism in the hypervigilant flies.

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The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has begun its annual Black Fly Suppression Program. Black flies are ...

All it takes to start a gnat infestation is a simple mistake you might make when you bring a new plant home. Find out what the mistake is and how to avoid it.

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While it may be an unfamiliar sensation to humans, electroreception is relatively commonplace in the animal kingdom. Sharks, bees and even the platypus all share this ability to detect electric fields ...

Conservationists are concerned as the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch results for 2025 show the ‘charismatic’ birds sliding down the rankings.

Whether saving endangered ferrets or feeding livestock with less environmental impact, the core message remains: nutrition ...