For this installment of "From the Archives," we answer a reader question about the monk parakeets and grackles in Austin.

Scientists from the California Academy of Sciences described 72 new species last year, from elegant birds to strange sea ...

Mosquitoes transmit diseases like dengue, Zika, and malaria, making this shift a significant public health concern.

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Insects are often seen as invaders due to high-profile species like the yellow-legged (Asian) hornet, the harlequin ladybird ...

New research shows invasive species are reducing insect populations worldwide and weakening ecosystems people rely on.

Faced with exploding global demand for protein and the growing environmental impact of animal farming, insects are emerging ...

Language and radio signals may not matter to aliens. Instead, they might be using patterns to leave a biological fingerprint.

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

A British company breeding mosquitoes whose offspring cannot spread malaria is set to start releasing the insects into Djibouti city by the end of the year. Genetically-engineered male mosquitoes ...

Doha, Qatar: As part of ongoing efforts to enhance public health and limit the spread of insects, municipalities across Qatar have continued implementing intensive insect control campaigns, aimed at ...