Scientists discover a new parasitic fungus, Gibellula attenboroughii, in Ireland that turns spiders into 'zombies' before their demise.

After studying the samples, Dr. Evans determined that the cave spiders had been hijacked by a fungus he dubbed Gibellula ...

The Marine Invasions Research Lab, based at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) is the nation’s largest program dedicated to monitoring the ocean and coastal regions for invasions by ...

Scientists have discovered a mind-controlling fungus that turns spiders into ‘zombies’—and it’s been named after Sir David Attenborough! This bizarre parasite hijacks a spider’s body, forcing it to ...

This state sees more brown recluse infestations than any other, and is no stranger to large brown recluse exterminations.

Native plants are already adapted to the local environment and thrive with little irrigation, fewer harmful chemicals, and ...

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists discovered a rare insect in a lettuce shipment at the ...

An expert entomologist warns homeowners against four invasive bug species that are on the rise for summer 2025. Plus, we tell ...

Research published in New Phytologist provides insights into why the invasive plant Japanese knotweed is so successful at ...

Authorities confiscated the five Mexican spider monkeys after they were smuggled into the United States in 2023. The monkeys ...