Here’s an itchy fact: Hungry female mosquitoes are often called “flying syringes.” This tiny tormentor has an exceptional sense of smell; after they sniff out a blood meal, they can triple their ...

Summertime means barbecues, frozen drinks, and plenty of time at the beach. But the season also brings a major bummer: mosquitoes. Enjoy a nice dinner outside and you might end up with several itchy ...

Stripes. Spots. Symmetries. Swirls. In the natural world, patterns help animals attract or repel, blend in or stand out. This scale-covered pinwheel is a veiled chameleon’s tail, which the animal ...