Get ready for an insect phenomenon that has been 17 years in the making. Starting this spring, when temperatures are warm enough, parts of the eastern United States will witness the emergence of Brood ...

A new thermal vent spewing steam in the air at Yellowstone National Park is gaining attention, mainly because it’s visible ...

Mayflies don't bite and adults only live for a day, but you don't want to get stuck in a swarm. Here's what to know about the ...

Brood XIV, the second-largest periodical cicada brood, last emerged in 2008, Tamra Reall, an entomologist at the University ...

Male singers seem to have a lot of fans in the spider research community. Among the more famous names that crop up in the spider kingdom are David Bowie and Bob Marley, while Johnny Cash has a hairy ...

Cicada nymphs and exoskeletons will litter the ground. Adult cicadas will be seen flying through the air and resting on trees ...

Starting with clean water itself, each type of species has different tolerances when it comes to water quality. For example, ...

While you enjoy the blooms of these popular perennials in the spring, it's not the best time to plant them in your garden. Learn the best time to plant peonies for optimal growth and an armload of ...

If a plant is heavily infested ... When crushed, these scales exude pink “blood”-like liquid. As the female nymph matures, it secretes waxy white threads that become felted or matted into ...

If you're feeling inspired and want some of these joyful blooms in your garden, too, you may wonder, can you plant tulips in the spring? Tulips grow from bulbs and need to be planted at a specific ...

Traditional plant stands seem to come in two styles: those mid-century-modern ones that stay low to the ground and fit just one big pot, and the more bookshelf-style bamboo units with a few ...