An uptick in ticks: Don’t let ticks make you sick
Bites from infected ticks are responsible for about a half-million new illnesses each year in the U.S. And those numbers are rising.
Brown recluse spider: Fact vs. fiction and tips for prevention
Any spider can disturb a quiet night or a daytime chore around the house.
But the words "brown recluse spider" can elicit an even higher...
House cats play a role in the spread of COVID-19
A recent study has shown that cats can catch COVID-19 virus and spread it to other cats and even their surroundings.
Timid Joro spiders spreading across southeastern U.S.
Contrary to their intimidating appearance, the giant yellow and blue-black Joro spiders spreading across the Southeastern U.S. are surprisingly timid.
A new study from the...
What does it take to thrive in cities, if you’re a bird
As cities gobble up natural spaces, some birds have learned to live alongside skyscrapers, traffic and noise — and large numbers of humans.
Owning houseplants can boost your mental health – here’s how to pick the right...
In both Europe and the US, people spend up to 90% of their time indoors. But spending so much time inside can have consequences...
These birds carry poison in their feathers
Research in the jungle of New Guinea reveals two species of birds that carry a powerful neurotoxin.
“These birds contain a neurotoxin that they can...
Earth’s first plants likely to have been branched
A new discovery by scientists at the University of Bristol changes ideas about the origin of branching in plants.
By studying the mechanisms responsible for...
What Chornobyl dogs can tell us about survival in contaminated environments
The two groups of dogs, one at the site of the former Chornobyl reactors and another 16.5 km away in Chornobyl City, had significant genetic differences between them, indicating that these are two distinct populations that rarely interbreed.
Even without ears on the outside, snakes can hear sound
Contrary to popular belief, snakes can hear and react to airborne sound, according to a new study.