The DNA of Hundreds of Insect Species Is in Your Tea | Science
A teabag contains traces of DNA from insects and other animals that interacted with the plants before they were…
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Follow These Tips to Keep Grains Safe During Monsoon
Monsoon season is here and it’s time to enjoy the pleasant weather. Many people love the rainy season, but along with the pleasant weather come high humidity and moisture in the air. This…
Dengue Fever and Zika Virus Make Humans More Attractive to Mosquitoes | Science
The yellow fever mosquito, Aedes aegypti, spreads dengue fever, Zika, chikungunya and other viruses that infect…
When Cats Chew Catnip, It Works as a Bug Spray | Science
A cat chews up and rolls around in the leaves of the silver vine plant.
Masao Miyazaki…
World Pest Day: Date, History and Significance
World Pest Day is celebrated every year on June 6. This day is dedicated to spread awareness about pest management and its benefits. The day also aims to educate people to keep the crops,…
The Quest to Find the World’s Largest Bee | Science
An artists's take on the insect
Alexis Rockman / Re:wild…
How Carnivorous Plants Evolved | Science
The Venus flytrap Dionaea muscipula is the most sophisticated of the carnivorous plants. Its traps snap shut in…
The Bug That Saved California | Science
Orange and lemon groves as well as the residence of the citrus pioneer William Wolfskill, c. 1882.
California Historical…
DNA Preserved in Lice Glue Reveals South American Mummies’ Secrets | Science
A roughly 2000-year-old mummified man of the Ansilta culture, from the Andes of San Juan, Argentina, had lice eggs and cement in his hair…