A growing body of experimental evidence shows that common termiticides do not simply poison individual termites but ...

In a recent study published in Science, a team of researchers from the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) discuss how the design and development of new materials can be done based on how ...

Let’s say you’re out hunting with some friends, and all of the sudden you are all gruesomely attacked. One of your buddies loses a leg or an arm. As you’re running for dear life, would you pick up ...

(Beyond Pesticides, May 26, 2015) A study led by Purdue University Entomology Professor Michael Scharf, Ph.D. finds that small doses of imidacloprid, a neonicotinoid pesticide, can halt the normal ...

A newly developed mathematical model helps explain the intricate architecture of termite nests and how they are built. The nest of the African termite is excavated underground by the colony. Alexander ...

Termites are voracious wood-eaters that can cause significant structural damage to homes. We've put together 9 early warning signs that termites are eating their way through your home. Learn more ...

As part of the team’s research, UC Santa Cruz doctoral candidate Seth Phillips tried termite fishing for himself. He quickly realized it’s harder than it looks. Photo: Seth Phillips The discovery by ...

Humans are not the only animals to have a dedicated health care system. Some super-organized ant species not only recognize ...

The piece of Russian amber allowed scientists to recreate the ancient scene from the past and understand current animal behavior. The fossil, found in Kaliningrad, Russia, is a "unicorn" because it ...