News

  1. Life

    Robins reject red glowing grub

    Parasitic worms induce a color change in their caterpillar victims that's literally repulsive to predators.

    By Susan Milius
  2. Life

    Flower sharing may be unsafe for bees

    Wild pollinators are catching domesticated honeybee viruses, possibly by touching the same pollen.

    By Susan Milius
  3. Humans

    Babies may sense others’ worldviews earlier than thought

    New study suggests 7-month-olds can recognize that other people's beliefs don't always match reality.

    By Rachel Ehrenberg
  4. Humans

    Google a bedbug today

    With no good technological solutions, entomologists call on the public to remain eternally vigilant against a resurgent foe.

    By Susan Milius
  5. Health & Medicine

    Giant rats detect tuberculosis

    Animals can be trained to sniff out TB in sputum samples, adding to accuracy of microscope test, a study from Tanzania shows.