Mosquitoes haven’t always had a taste for human blood — partly because the tiny yet dangerous insects have been around a lot longer than humans.

New research that decoded the evolution of mosquitoes’ feeding habits from DNA could shed light on the murky timeline of prehistoric human ancestors.

For thousands of years, scientists knew of two tiny marsupials in New Guinea only through fossils and local legend. Researchers had long considered these species extinct. However, a team recently ...

The common eastern bumblebee, Bombus impatiens. (a6475/iNaturalist, CC BY-SA 4.0) The discovery that bumblebee queens could shake it off and emerge unscathed after more than a week submerged in water ...

Cockroach gut microbes can rapidly degrade polystyrene, demonstrating their potential for plastic bioremediation.

Mosquitoes haven’t always had a taste for human blood — partly because the tiny yet dangerous insects have been around a lot longer than humans.

The tripod fish doesn’t swim much. Instead, it stands on three elongated fins, conserving energy while currents deliver food.

The spring 2026 kick-off for GOLD College will be from 1:30-4 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, in the Upper Conference Center from 1:30-4:00 p.m. on the campus of Southwest Minnesota State University. The kick ...

Belfast actor Niall Wright speaks to Sophie Clarke about taking on a role once played by Liam Neeson, building his own version of the character and why the Channel 4 drama marks a new chapter in his c ...

Ryan Gosling trades Earth for the cosmos in Project Hail Mary, the long-awaited adaptation of Andy Weir's bestselling novel, directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller. Premiering in London on March ...

Research on bark and wood-boring beetles and their mutualistic interactions with microorganisms is rapidly evolving, driven by the need to understand the ...

After generations of harsh lessons, it’s understandable that many of us have an innate fear-response when it comes to certain animals, a biological adaptation designed to keep us alive. It’s easy to ...