We can play a role too. Read an excerpt from a chapter on how the modern urban garden shapes animal and insect ‘pharmacies’.

Bears pop natural painkillers, ants perform ‘operations’, and mice can do CPR. See how animals and plants self-medicate, and ...

Dive into the fascinating world of Kalimantan Ironwood, a natural wonder known for its incredible strength and durability — often said to be stronger than iron. Native to the dense rainforests of ...

Beetles make fascinating pets despite their relatively short lifespans. Owners love watching how they interact with each ...

The pioneering nature recordings of ArtCenter attendee Irv Teibel, made between the 1960s and 70s, have inspired a new generation of audio engineers, DJs and even a psychotherapist.

Nature-inspired robot duo uses insect-like agility and inflatable growth to inspect tight, complex spaces like jet engines.

When your immune system detects harmful microbes, your body raises its internal temperature to create a hostile environment. Turning up the heat suppresses the proliferation of invaders. In short, the ...

Camp Fire Program Director Kathy Monteleone presented “Nature’s Jewels” at Westgate Elementary in East Liverpool. Students learned numerous classifications to the insect world. Miss Wasko’s class ...

Monarch butterflies migrate through Delaware from July to September. Find out where to see them in the First State.

This year, cicadas are expected to pop out of the ground in nearly a dozen states, but the emergence will mostly be centered in Kentucky and Tennessee.

Ants are some of the smallest creatures in the world, but they are also some of the busiest! In Western North Carolina, you ...

Mosquitoes are among the most irritating pests. In addition to their annoying bites, which can leave you very itchy, some are ...