The study explained that even though the Atlantic forest had a diversity of animal and bird species to feed on, over a third ...

In order to 3D-print really intricate items, you need a really fine print nozzle. Scientists have discovered that instead of going to the time and trouble of building one, you can simply repurpose a ...

The genetic engineering of mosquitoes offers a potentially transformative, self-sustaining opportunity for malaria control and elimination in Africa. By rendering mosquitoes unable to transmit the ...

The Aedes aegypti mosquito that can carry dengue, yellow fever, and Zika was thought to be too reliant on a hot and wet climate to survive in the Mountain West. But now, a population is thriving in ...

Every time you step outside, you pick up two or three bites. You’re swatting miniature pests left and right, and it seems like something is always buzzing in your ear. No, you’re not crazy. The ...

In experiments, researchers showed that the disease-spreading insects couldn’t resist the sweet smell of a fungus that infected and killed them. By Jason P. Dinh Watch your back, DEET. There’s a new ...

The power of flowers and fungi is no match for these insects. By Laura Baisas Published Oct 31, 2025 1:33 PM EDT Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 ...

A species of invasive, "aggressive" mosquitoes known for transmitting yellow fever is spreading in California, according to local health officials. Multiple counties across the state, including Contra ...

Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: Since time immemorial, mosquitoes have been geographically restricted due to cold temperatures in Earth’s arctic regions, but climate change is ...

A team of researchers has developed a floral-scented fungus that tricks mosquitoes into approaching and dying. The fungus emits longifolene, a natural scent that irresistibly draws them in. It’s ...

There has been a mosquito population explosion across the Phoenix area recently. Recent rainstorms contributed to the increase in mosquitoes. There are ways to protect yourself and your pets from ...

A type of mosquito that was believed to have evolved in the London Underground has a much older origin in the Mediterranean, according to a new genetic study. The myth originated during World War II ...