According to a new study, they whistle. Researchers slid a small camera through horses' noses to film what happened inside while they whinnied and made another common horse sound, the softer, subtler ...

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Supporters of the “Make America Healthy Again” strategy have long railed against pesticides, making opposition to them a pillar of the movement.

Researchers summarize key insights from the world’s first comprehensive investigation into how a pandemic started.

A few small rodents like rats and mice whistle like this, but horses are the first known large mammal to have a knack for it.

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This leaf beetle looks amazing, but does like to chomp through - yes you guessed it - asparagus plants. Asparagus beetles, or ...

Humans tend to fear bed bugs, and rightly so. The bloodsuckers are tough to get rid of once they've entered a home. But new ...

This is a good time to amend the garden and raised beds with organic compost. Layer it to replenish nutrients lost in the ...

From allotment roses to houseplants, washing up liquid is hailed across the UK as a cheap, natural pest cure. But experts and regulations paint a far trickier picture. On a bright Saturday in May, a ...