The grass spider is one of of the most common critters you'll find in your backyard. Part of the Agelenopsis genus, these arachnids are masters at building funnel-shaped webs in dense vegetation and ...

Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium announced monthly member appreciation days. The new events will allow members to enjoy ...

Bacillus cereus, a bacterium that produces toxins that cause vomiting or diarrhea, was found in a hand swab sample collected ...

Life can’t function without insects. At least, not for long. They pollinate, break down waste, cycle nutrients, and touch ...

The wolf spider is one of the most impressive hunters in the arachnid family. Known for their speed, excellent vision and ...

A first person account of what it feels like to be a survivor of famine and ongoing acute food insecurity, by 20-year-old ...

The sustainable material is based on silk moth cocoons. The silk can hold up to 80 times its own weight and acts like an ...

For thousands of years, humans have observed plants with fascination, marveling at their shapes, colors, and scents. However, ...

Freshwater environments cover about 1% of Earth's surface while accounting for more than 10% of known species. Like many ...

In addition to planting during the correct months, another activity Brevardians must do is to improve the soil (a big ...

Oak acorns are important to feed native wildlife, so seeing insect damage is actually a sign that the forest’s food web is ...

A multibillion-dollar expansion helped the canal accommodate king-size cargo ships. It might also be fueling ecological ...