What’s Bad for Bees Could Be Bad for Marine Life, Too

Preliminary research shows that a popular insecticide hampers arthropods in the ocean.

May 4, 2020 | 400 words, about 2 minutes

Australia’s Plant Virus Sting Operation

In Australia, an experiment shows that honeybees can help scientists spot novel diseases.

Feb 12, 2020 | 600 words, about 3 minutes

Shipboard Swarm on the High Seas

A throng of unexpected visitors to a navy ship sheds light on insect migration.

Dec 30, 2019 | 700 words, about 3 minutes

The Ants That Picnic on the Beach

A barren Brazilian beach offers a window into how ants forage.

Sep 25, 2019 | 550 words, about 2 minutes

Two Flies Walk into a Barnacle

Then they mate and their babies eat the barnacle. Seriously.

May 9, 2019 | 650 words, about 3 minutes

Pest Control: Two for the Price of One

Researchers unintentionally eradicated the Asian tiger mosquito from Palmyra Atoll.

Feb 28, 2018 | 850 words, about 4 minutes

Scaling Back the Mississippi Delta

An invasive insect is chewing through the cane that holds the delta together.

Aug 28, 2017 | 550 words, about 2 minutes

Last Dune Standing

A growing population and rampant development hits Israel’s coast hard.

Jul 14, 2017 | 900 words, about 4 minutes