Researchers have demonstrated that exposure to the Zika virus during pregnancy can have harmful consequences. The virus hijacks ANKLE2, a protein crucial for brain development, disrupting normal growth. For more information, see the article on phys.org.
Januray 13, 2025 U.S – California
Researchers at the University of Bergen have discovered that some micro colonies exhibit electrical behavior. This behavior is similar to the electrical activity in the human brain, which is quite surprising. Micro colony communities use this method to communicate with each other and organize. For more information, see the article on phys.org.
Januray 8, 2025 – Denmark Bergen
In their studies on House Flies (Musca Domestica), researchers observed a reduction in the number of House Flies present by using insect baits during the larval stage. For more information, see the article in the Journal of Economic Entomology.
Januray 8, 2025 – U.S
Climate change has caused some changes in the behavior of bumblebees. The researchers observed that bumblebees started to build nests during the winter months. For more information, see Steven McKenzie’s report in BBC News.
Januray 8, 2025 – Scotland
As a result of studies conducted at the University of Freiburg, they exhibit aggressive behavior towards ants they have encountered in the past. When they later encounter ants in nests where they have had conflicts, their behavior can be aggressive. For more information, see the article on Science Daily here.
Januray 8, 2025 – Germany Freiburg
Residents in Omaha, Nebraska, are struggling with a bedbug infestation in their building. Former tenants have joined together to sue the housing authority. For more information, please visit USNews.
Januray 7, 2025 – U.S Nebraska Ohama
A study by the University of Chicago and Argonne National Laboratory shows that climate change is accelerating the spread of invasive species such as the spongy moth (Lymantria dispar). It is therefore increasing defoliation in North American forests. Warmer, drier conditions negatively affect the development of natural controls such as fungi. For more information, see the article in Science Daily.
Januray 6, 2025 – U.S Chicago
Researchers at Peking University have published a map modeling of butterfly species living in China. They modeled communities and species based on nearly 70 years of data records. See the article on phys.org for more details.
Januray 2, 2025 – China Beijing
These bees, which were first seen in 2020, were tracked and fought against after they were seen. The US Department of Agriculture conducted a serious study against this invasive species and said that they were destroyed. For more details, see the report by Max Matza on BBC News.
December 19, 2024 – U.S
Belfairs Golf Club in Essex is considering using this method to prevent damage to the course. It is one of the methods used to remove course pests without using chemicals and without harming other birds. Some councillors have expressed concern about this proposal. For more information see Henry Godfrey-Evans’ report in BBC News.
December 17, 2024 – U.K Essex
December 10, 2024 – U.S
Researchers have found that mealworms eat microplastics. They absorb most of the microplastics they eat. Could insects be the solution to the plastic problem in our world? For more information, see the article on Science Daily here.
December 3, 2024 – Canada British Clumbia
An apartment in Brighton has been invaded by bedbugs. Stating that there was first an invasion by bedbugs in 2020, residents say the situation is still ongoing. For more information see George Carden’s report on BBC News.
November 20, 2024 – U.K Brighton & Hove City
Climate change will change the habitats of most insects and increase their potential to spread. Most insects are expected to adapt to new climatic conditions. This adaptation will also change their range. The Larger Grain Borer (Prostephanus truncatus) is expected to adapt. For more details, see Rachel R. Harman, Ph.D.’s article in Entomology Today.
June 11, 2024 – U.S
Research in Florida has revealed that the Culex erraticus mosquito uses the nests of Gopher Tortoises (Gopherus polyphemus) as homes during the winter months. This will provide important insights into the life cycles and activities of mosquitoes and their role in the ecosystem. For more information, see Dr. Grant Bolton’s article in Entomology Today.
March 7, 2024 – U.S Florida
