Repotting is messy work. It's not something every houseplant owner wants to do. Thankfully, quite a few plants are happy to ...

From sticky “flypaper” to lightning-fast suction, carnivorous plants have evolved various ingenious traps for finding the ...

When I spotted a scale insect on a leaf of my Thai lime tree recently, I sighed. It’s only December; sometimes they show up only in March. We must coexist indoors for another five months. I had been ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. The Lord Howe stick insect (Dryococelus australis) was ...

Before the World Cup begins next summer, all 48 teams – include the U.S. men's national team and fellow co-hosts Canada and Mexico – will need to know who their opponents will be, which cities they'll ...

The 2026 World Cup is fast approaching. It’s almost Christmas (can you believe it?), and before long we’ll be in 2026—meaning we’re just months away from the largest World Cup in history, hosted ...

A simmer pot is a candle alternative that involves gently simmering fragrant ingredients, such as herbs, spices, and fruits, in water. It’s that time of year when you may be feeling the urge to light ...

Kristaps Porziņģis is hoping to make an impact with Atlanta this season while managing an ailment that sapped his energy in the playoffs this past spring. Kevin C. Cox / Getty Images Kristaps ...

A long-term study in Colorado reveals that insect populations are plummeting even in remote, undisturbed areas. Over two decades, flying insect abundance dropped by more than 70%, closely linked to ...

Scientists have discovered prehistoric insects preserved in amber for the first time in South America, providing a fresh glimpse into life on Earth at a time when flowering plants were just beginning ...

A potentially deadly condition caused by the triatomine insect, commonly known as the “kissing bug,” may be becoming endemic in the United States, according to a recent Centers for Disease Control and ...