Baobabs are sometimes called "upside-down trees," because their branches look like roots reaching skyward. Of the eight ...

Moths are anything but ordinary. Around the world, these insects have evolved colors, shapes, and behaviors that make them look unreal.

Native to Southeast Asia, Atlas moths have wingspans reaching 30 centimetres, making them among the largest moths alive. Found in Papua New Guinea, Hercules moths possess massive wingspans up to 27 ...

It's called leaf litter, but the multi-colored fall foliage covering your lawn is anything but trash. It’s habitat for pollinators and other beneficial insects, many of which rely on leaves for ...

Codling moths are a pain in the backside for people that grow apples. A week or so after flowering, the fertilised, tiny apples (known in the UK as “codlings”) are the perfect target for the moths to ...

Two species of moths have been spotted at a Dumfriesshire nature reserve for the first time in decades. A recent moth trapping session at National Trust for Scotland’s Grey Mare’s Tail nature reserve ...

One of London's leading universities has set out its vision for a new academic building in west London specialising in artificial intelligence. Imperial College has started a consultation, external on ...

Moths are masters of disguise. They perfectly mimic twigs, leaves, and even dangerous creatures like hornets and spiders.

Moth StorySLAMs are held monthly in Houston. Doors open at 7 p.m., Stories start at 7:30 p.m. General admission tickets will be available a week before the event at www.themoth.org. Get storytelling ...

Tourists can now walk in the footsteps of emperors. This month, a secret passage within Rome's Colosseum, reserved for royalty in ancient times, opened to tourists. What is it like to enter Rome's ...

India, Oct. 23 -- Most of us think of mushrooms as that earthy topping on pizza or the trusted sidekick in a stir-fry. But in some parts of the world, mushrooms aren't just food; they're treasure.

Meghan Holmes is a writer and documentarian specializing in scientific topics such as the environment, invasive species, sustainability, and food issues. She holds a master's in Southern Studies from ...