The inclusions are so faint in the unpolished amber that Goethe, despite his interest in observing nature, likely never realized he had insects preserved inside what amount to biological time capsules ...

Even some 200 years after his death, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's scientific curiosity continues to yield new insights. This has now been demonstrated by biologists at Friedrich Schiller University ...

The population of tiny stinging ants has surged despite efforts to control the invasive species. Experts fear devastating consequences if the infestation spirals out of control.

One tiny red ant has Maui conservation crews on high alert. A single little fire ant was found last week inside the Waihe'e Coastal Dunes and Wetlands Refuge, and experts say that lone insect could ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. An insect native to Asia is slowly making its way through the U.S. — and it has a deadly sting. The Asian needle ant, first ...

Has there been an increase in ant activity in Kansas this year? Here’s what might cause more of the pests to seek shelter inside your home. RHJ Getty Images/iStockphoto If you’re noticing an increase ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Asian needle ants thrive in NC's mild climate and nest in wood and mulch areas. Stings from Asian needle ants may trigger anaphylaxis ...