Thousands of native bee species buzz about our continent, tending to our gardens and ecosystems. Some are obvious, like chunky bumblebees. Others are harder to spot, like tiny fairy bees. “Native bees ...

Alum, or fitkari, is a natural compound with centuries of use in Indian households for its diverse benefits. It effectively ...

Skeeter syndrome is a rare allergic reaction to mosquito bites, which can cause red, swollen lesions and a low-grade fever.

Ladybugs are unquestionably one of the world’s most fascinating insects. They come in different colors and are generally friendly and docile. But have you ever seen an orange ladybug? If so, you’ve ...

Every morning, as the sun rises over the Grand Trunk (GT) Road between Peshawar’s Tarnab Farm and Azakhel in Nowshera, the ...

From a just-opened jewellery store to the unveiling of Saint Haven in Sydney, this week’s round-up of luxuries will have you ...

They found that venomous snakes use dramatically different strategies to deliver their deadly bites. Vipers and elapids ...

Most home remedies for treating bee stings, like applying honey or apple cider vinegar, lack scientific backing. Here's what ...

A long-distance swimmer was bitten off the coast of Catalina Island, fire officials say. Photo from Austin Schmid via Unsplash A long-distance swimmer was bitten by a shark off the coast of California ...

A bear (not the one pictured) attacked a hiker in Idaho’s backcountry, officials say. Photo from Idaho Fish and Game A surprised bear bit a solo hiker after charging him in Idaho’s backcountry, ...

A rare backyard find marks Iceland’s first wild mosquitoes — and experts say climate change may be helping them settle in.