Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dara Ojo was once afraid of spiders, particularly the biting, venomous kind. How times have changed. Not only is the photographer ...

When it comes to biodiversity, researchers and the public tend to focus on large-scale patterns. This overlooks a hidden but precious diversity: small, inconspicuous wasps, midges, flies, beetles and ...

TOKYO — The pet of choice in Japan, as much as cuddly kitties and playful puppies, is the humble bug. The bug has been a key part of Japanese culture from the Heian era classic “The Tale of Genji” to ...

Finding a bed bug on your bed can be shocking and anxiety-inducing. Yikes! What if you are dealing with the dreaded bed bugs? If you have a possible pest infestation or you are just simply curious to ...

WASHINGTON — After the major winter storm, some people stepping outside may have noticed what looks like a dusting of dirt or black pepper scattered across fresh snow. But those tiny specks aren’t ...

As predictable as cool fall nights and Chiefs sweatshirts around Kansas City, I know my window screens will be covered with tiny bugs. These black specks show up each autumn, congregating on my ...

In the last month, we wrote about how to turn piles of fallen leaves into compost to turn fall bounty into spring and summer garden glory. There’s another reason to reconsider neatly bagging every ...

Dara Ojo was once afraid of spiders, particularly the biting, venomous kind. How times have changed. Not only is the photographer willing to get up very close and personal with arachnids of all ...