New research is shining a light on one of genetics' enduring puzzles—how the workings of the so-called "selfish gene" could be harnessed to control harmful insect populations. By understanding the ...

In the vast expanse of Africa, nature has a way of surprising us with unexpected beauty. Among its wonders is a small insect that appears to have been painted by the brush of a master artist. This ...

Researchers uncovered how ants keep their powerful sense of smell clear: by using a genetic safeguard that silences surrounding receptor genes. This discovery not only solves a decades-old puzzle but ...

The Akira ransomware gang is actively exploiting CVE-2024-40766, a year-old critical-severity access control vulnerability, to gain unauthorized access to SonicWall devices. The hackers are leverging ...

Four types of exterior perimeter treatments for the control of Pharaoh ants, Monomorium pharaonis (L.), in houses were compared. Treatment with a granular bait containing hydramethylnon, a ...

No rodent or bug infestation is fun, but there is one type that may rank as one of the worst — bed bugs. While they are tiny, these insects can cause big problems. While some people don’t react poorly ...

The spinosyns are a large family of unprecedented compounds produced from fermentation of two species of Saccharopolyspora. Their core structure is a polyketide-derived tetracyclic macrolide appended ...

Spotted lanternflies have swarmed Connecticut in recent months, hitching rides on vehicles and blanketing the ground with their distinctive black and white-spotted bodies. Now the invasive insects, ...

The growing demand for eco-friendly biological agents with diverse mechanisms of action and low toxicity to non-target organisms is rising. Among the insect pathogens that have been evaluated are ...

A HOLIDAYMAKER has insisted she'll never go to Butlin's again, after a bed bug ordeal at the resort left her covered in hundreds of pus-filled spots. Hollie Honeyman was celebrating her friend's ...

The best drones we've tested can add production value to a film project or help you get a unique view for your travel vlog—and they're also just fun to fly.