Louisiana April 19 Crawfish, gumbo and cicadas? New Orleans serves up array of insect-based treats The upcoming emergence of trillions of periodical cicadas is not just a nuisance but also an opportunity for culinary exploration, according to some in New Orleans.
NATURAL SCIENCE April 10 Cicada invasion: An ‘amazing’ American phenomenon and bonanza for anglers The U.S. is expecting an invasion of noisy mating cicadas in the coming weeks, which will pose nuisance for some gardeners and an opportunity for others like anglers.
Insects April 9 Cicada invasion 2024: Are these insects coming for your plants this spring? Trillions of cicadas are expected to emerge across the U.S. this spring. Excel Pest Services expert Ryan Fowley and Orkin expert Frank Meek share how homeowners should protect their backyards in preparation for their arrival.
Solar Eclipse April 6 Ahead of solar eclipse, NASA seeks public's help in recording strange animal behaviors NASA's Eclipse Soundscapes Project attempts to replicate a similar study from 1935, proving the impact of solar eclipses on animal behavior. Here's how the public can help.
SCIENCE April 2 Cicada invasion: Trillions of noisy flying insects to swarm US for first time in 221 years More than a dozen U.S. states are expected to be swarmed by trillions of noisy flying bugs next month as they emerge from the ground in a rare phenomenon.
Insects April 1 Strange cicada facts to know before they emerge this spring: Zombie STD, strongest stream in animal kingdom Cicadas are about to emerge in numbers unseen for decades, but that is not the only strange thing about them. For instance, cicadas urinate stronger and faster than elephants.
New York February 28 New York collector, 75, faces prison time after illegally smuggling rare butterflies Charles Limmer, a Long Island man, has admitted to illegally trafficking rare insects like birdwing butterflies as part of a plea deal in Brooklyn federal court.
LIFESTYLE February 19 Rare broods of cicadas to arrive soon: When to expect them and what it means for you A rare phenomenon of cicadas will arrive in April in U.S. midwestern states. The insects will appear mainly at night when the soil is 64 degrees Fahrenheit.
Brazil February 16 Brazil health workers combat dengue epidemic by scouring Rio de Janeiro for mosquito eggs A team of state public health workers in Rio de Janeiro is working to combat a surge in dengue fever cases during Brazil's tourist season. The nation has seen 512,000 cases.
Mexico February 7 Monarch butterflies wintering in Mexico at second-lowest level on record The level at which migratory monarch butterflies are wintering in Mexico has reached its second-lowest level since recordkeeping began following a 59% drop over last year.