In the fight against malaria, controlling the mosquito population is crucial. Several methods are currently used to reduce ...

Nitisinone was shown to last longer than ivermectin in the human bloodstream and was able to kill not only mosquitoes of all ages — including the older ones that are most likely to transmit malaria — ...

Since starting the collection in 1998, Richard has collected about 80,000 insect specimens, many of which are unique to ...

Photo by tsingha25/Shutterstock.com It’s never a bad time for a road trip, but we can think of at least one member of ...

The estimate of 5.5 million species of insects is interesting. What’s even more remarkable is that because scientists have found only about 1 million species, that means more than 4.5 million species ...

Velvet ants have enormous stingers ― half their body length ― and the research paper focused on the full defense system of ...

Discovered in the McGraths Flat fossil site in New South Wales, Australia, the new fossil is a freshwater smelt belonging to the order Osmerifiromes, the first of its kind to be found in Australia.

Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. In order to complete their annual migration, hummingbirds consume half their body weight in insects and nectar by feeding every 10 to 15 minutes and ...

KENOSHA, Wis. — A body was found in Lake Michigan near Eichelman Park in Kenosha, according to the Kenosha Police Department. Police responded and started recovery efforts after receiving a 911 call ...