
Animals
The scent of queen ‘murder hornets’ can lure males into traps
Traps baited with compounds found in the mating pheromone of hornet queens attracted thousands of males.
Traps baited with compounds found in the mating pheromone of hornet queens attracted thousands of males.
Carnivorous plants use a variety of strategies to lure in and capture their prey, from sticky traps to jawlike leaves.
These mammals are known for riding around in a pouch on their mother’s belly, where they continue developing after they’re born.
Scientists uncover their unique system for balancing ions and water. The findings may hint at why beetles are the most diverse animals on Earth.
Arthropods are all around us, but identifying them can be hard. To start, look at the four main groups: chelicera, crustaceans, myriapods and insects.
The outsized megalodon was a fierce terror that chewed its way across the oceans. It learned to kill even before it was born.
These bad-news invaders are spreading across the United States. As they turn forest debris into bare ground, soils and ecosystems are changing.
When doctors for people and those for animals share their expertise, they can discover new ways to take better medical care of all species.
Beehives often die off after the queen gets too stressed to make enough babies. New tests could identify what stressed her — and point to solutions.
Swarms of locusts can destroy crops. Scientists have discovered a chemical that might make locusts come together in huge hungry swarms.