Fall migration is here, and among the birds migrating to warmer climates from Wisconsin are Chimney Swifts. The small, ...

Out here in the rural parts of Newton County, the cool temperatures of September nights make for comfortable windows-open ...

By Mackenzie Devereux The West Nile virus is most commonly transmitted by the Culex mosquito. Jeffrey Wang/ Junior Staff Artist Over the past few weeks, the buzz of mosquito wings has ...

Some bugs are beneficial, but others can wreak havoc on your local ecosystem. Know the difference and brush up on your identification with this handy guide.

Tails are vital for animals. They help with balance and communication. Some animals have long tails. These tails aid in flight and movement. They also ...

Abstract: In this article, we present a design concept, in which a monolithic soft body is incorporated with a vibration-driven mechanism, called Leafbot. We first report a morphological design of the ...

While encountering giant insects is possible in horror or science fiction movies, one might wonder why such creatures don’t ...

To reduce the risk, tuck your pants into your socks, wear insect repellent and avoid walking through bushy areas. Afterwards, ...

By Alby Thoumsin  In 2002 in Michigan, many ash (Fraxinus sp.) trees started to show obvious signs of decline, and after ...

Millions of people around the world are estimated to have Chagas disease, a potentially fatal, parasitic illness.

Chagas disease, a potentially fatal illness spread by the blood-sucking kissing bug, is now found across 32 US states, with ...

The Asian hornet (Vespa velutina) can be accidentally imported arriving on shipped goods such as potted plants, cut flowers, ...