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dozens of fire ants crawl around a sandy surface

May 22, 2025

What’s in Fire Ant Venom? And How Can I Get Rid of Fire Ants?

Discover why fire ant stings hurt, how large their colonies can be, and effective methods to control and eliminate fire ants around your home.

May 21, 2025

Studies Look for Potential Therapy Targets for Dogs with Chiari-like Malformation

A pair of studies looked for biomarkers and genetic markers of a syndrome associated with skull malformations common in Cavalier King Charles spaniels (CKCS) and other toy breeds.

diagram illustrates physical forces that allow users to concentrate particles in liquid using ultrasound

May 21, 2025

Physics Advance Details New Way to Control Solid Objects in Liquid

The discovery will allow researchers to engineer technologies that make use of the technique to develop applications in fields such as biomedical testing and drug development.

four industrial smokestacks are belching huge clouds of smoke, silhouetted against the skyline

May 20, 2025

Even Without Feds, States Can Take Meaningful Action on Climate Change

In the absence of an ambitious federal climate strategy, a new study shows state-led action can make a significant difference in reducing carbon emissions and addressing climate change.

diagram shows how material 'squeezes' infrared light

May 19, 2025

Advances Bring Us Closer to New ‘Light-Squeezing’ Technologies

Researchers have improved upon techniques that use thin films to compress infrared light, demonstrating three advantages that make the films more useful for practical applications.

female southern black widow spider with red hourglass marking

May 14, 2025

Are Black Widows Dangerous? Facts and Myths About Black Widow Spiders

Are black widow spiders deadly? Learn the truth about their venom, identification tips, and safety precautions from experts.

steam billows out of a black metal pot that rests on a stone oven. there is an open fire in the oven.

May 12, 2025

What Are the Tradeoffs When People Have to Choose Between Clean Air and Clean Water?

A new study suggests that, while health risks from the resulting air pollution are real, the benefits associated with boiling water generally outweigh those risks.

May 5, 2025

Sampling, Lab Capacity Could be Weak Links in African Swine Fever Outbreak

Sampling and laboratory capacity are areas of concern – particularly in areas with dense swine farm populations – when samples are tested within the state.

close-up view of several termites in tunnels they've carved into a piece of rotting wood

May 5, 2025

How Do I Protect My Home From Termites? Prevention and Control Tips

Discover effective tips for preventing and controlling termites in your home. Learn how to identify termite infestations early and protect your property.

a lone star tick against a white backdrop

Apr 29, 2025

How Do I Protect Myself Against Ticks? Prevention and Removal Tips

Learn how ticks spread diseases, why tick bites are dangerous, and effective methods to prevent and remove ticks safely.

illustration shows an aerial tramcar next to a soft robot that can also ascend and descend along a track

Apr 28, 2025

High-Wire Act: Soft Robot Can Carry Cargo Up and Down Steep Aerial Wires

Researchers have created a light-powered soft robot that can carry loads through the air along established tracks, similar to cable cars or aerial trams.