Over 70 new species, from insects to dinosaurs, were identified in 2025 by combining fieldwork, museum collections, and ...

In lab experiments and field studies, the team tracked the beetles with fluorescent dyes as they moved from cone to cone.

A new study published in Science shows that these plants—called cycads—use infrared radiation from heat as a signal to ...

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Authors of a new study are calling for stronger protection of insects in wildlife law, after the conviction of four men in ...

As NASA prepares for long-term bases beyond Earth, scientists are turning their attention to some of our planet’s tiniest ...

Argentine ants compete with bumble bees for prized nectar sources. But the bees are fighting back. Find out how.

Cycads use infrared heat to guide beetle pollinators, revealing an ancient plant communication system that predates flowers.

Unfortunately, yet another invasive insect is keeping Clemson staff busy this year. The yellow-legged hornet has been spotted ...

Poinsettias admired in our culture since Joel Poinsett brought them here from Mexico in the early 1800s. Synonymous with Christmas, poinsettias are a festive and charming seasonal decoration. Deep, vi ...

Cycad cones aren’t always hot. Instead, they follow daily cycles of heating and cooling: Pollen-laden male cones produce a big burst of heat in the late afternoon, and then ovulating female cones warm ...

While many modern plants use colorful flowers to attract pollinators, ancient palm-like plants called cycads lure them by ...