Next time you’re outside, say a silent thanks for the many unsung insect pollinators helping to keep our ecosystems healthy.

There’s an undeniable magic to fireflies, an ephemeral charm that touches people of all ages. Also known as lightning bugs, ...

The Day The Earth Blew Up, the first Looney Tunes feature that isn’t an omnibus of Merrie Melodies, finally hits, well, Earth this week. To celebrate the Earth finally blowing up, The A.V. Club is ...

You may be surprised by which of these house bugs are actually helpful and which are downright dangerous. Either way, we’ll ...

When a white blood cell finds a germ, it latches onto it. Then it changes its shape to surround the germ. You can imagine the ...

The ant scurries along on six nimble legs. It catches up to its peers, a line of antennaed bugs roaming the winding surface ...

The new version has been plagued by bugs that could prevent you from using Windows reliably and effectively. Microsoft has documented many of the glitches, and Windows users have reported a lot more.

For a basis of knowledge, we know there are several different breeds of hummingbirds who visit our front porches and kitchen ...

Last fall, MOTHER EARTH NEWS launched our Organic Pest Control Survey to learn more about the best organic pest control methods — and the not-so-great methods — when it comes to limiting ...

Insect and spider bites can cause small lacerations, swelling, skin discoloration, blisters, and other symptoms. Home treatment may relieve symptoms but some bites may need medical attention ...

and fleas jumping around your boots? Welcome to snow flea season. These primitive little bugs, commonly known as springtails, aren’t really fleas at all, so don’t worry if you see them hopping ...