Out of the thousands of entries from scientists and artists around the world, Nikon Small World recognized 71 photos for ...

The winners of the 51st annual Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition have been announced, showcasing some of the ...

The tailless whip scorpion is examined under a microscope in this video. These fascinating creatures, known scientifically as Amblypygids, hunt using large spiky appendages called pedipalps. They grab ...

Iceland’s frozen, inhospitable winters have long protected it from mosquitoes, but that may be changing. This week, scientists announced the discovery of three mosquitoes — marking the country’s first ...

Elevated atmospheric carbon dioxide levels are increasingly recognised for their profound impact on terrestrial ecosystems, particularly in the dynamics between plants and insects. Under heightened ...

Sarah J. Aitken is at the Center of Molecular and Cellular Oncology, Yale Cancer Center, New Haven, Connecticut 06511, USA, and in the Department of Pathology, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven. Read ...