You’ve probably seen a hoverfly. It’s a small, bee-like insect that hovers over your flowers in summer. Though they look like ...

When it comes to biodiversity, researchers and the public tend to focus on large-scale patterns. This overlooks a hidden but precious diversity: small, inconspicuous wasps, midges, flies, beetles and ...

If you’ve noticed unusual bumps that look like tiny “horns” or brown spots on the leaves of your oak tree this winter, you’re ...

Dandelions aren't just weeds, they're important food sources for bumblebees, house finches, hover flies, numerous colorful butterflies, and more.

Birding experts share why birds are avoiding your yard and how to entice them to come back with some simple changes.

Create a garden that invites birds to explore and linger. With thoughtful touches, watch your outdoor space come alive with wings, chirps, and natural beauty.

"Antarctica still has much lower plastic levels than most of the planet, and that’s good news," he said. "Our study suggests that, right now, microplastics are not flooding thes ...

An international team of scientists led by researchers from the University of Kentucky has discovered that Antarctica's only native insect is already consuming microplastics, despite living in one of ...

Scientists have found microplastics inside Antarctica's only native insect, the Belgica antarctica. Discover what this means ...

Since the official launch of Operation Namu26, Rarotonga has recorded 121 positive cases in the last 14 days - a fluctuating ...

Invasive species are imported as livestock, pets and attractions in zoos. Some hitch rides on plants, on the bottom of a boot, in the ballast of ships. Then they wreak havoc. Here's how we're ...