Scorpions, ancient arachnids with a 400-million-year history, inhabit diverse environments worldwide, showcasing remarkable ...

Each spring, guided by the full moon, hundreds of thousands of horseshoe crabs clamber onto beaches across the U.S. mid-Atlantic to lay their eggs. For hungry birds, it’s a cornucopia.

Known for their crab-like legs and remarkable speed, huntsman spiders are a fascinating group of arachnids with over 1,200 ...

A highly contagious bug that causes intense diarrhea and vomiting, norovirus has infected huge crowds in recent years. What makes the common stomach bug extremely dangerous is its ability to ...

Pubic lice (Pthirus pubis, often known simply as “crabs”) are a type of lice that live in the pubic hair around your genital area or in areas with similarly coarse hair. Like other types of ...

These results suggest that bacterial vaginosis, which isn’t currently categorized as a sexually transmitted infection, might actually be spread through sex, says the lead study author ...

While it isn’t an ideal scenario, it’s common to spot the occasional bug crawling around your home. Some, like ants, are easily identifiable. But then there are common house bugs you might be ...

Itchy, red and generally uncomfortable, bug bites are not only hard to avoid, but they can be tough to get rid of, too. Still, you don’t have to choose between the great outdoors and suffering ...

Itching can also be the result of a yeast infection, bacterial vaginosis, a sexually transmitted infection (STI), or another type of irritant or medical condition. While there are many home ...

May 13, 2025 — Researchers have identified a never-before-seen mechanism that enables HIV-1 to evade the body's natural defenses and use it to support its survival and replication. The 'loophole ...

Entomology is a branch of zoology concerned with the study of insects. The discipline can include the biology and control of insects, as well as their ecology and impact on animal, plant and human ...