Ants trapped in amber tell how tiny life was millions of years ago
Study of gemstones containing various organisms reveals interactions between different species from the past.
How to Easily Drive Mosquitoes Away from Your Home: The Foolproof Tip
This article provides an effective, eco-friendly method to repel mosquitoes using a common kitchen ingredient.
Residents of São José dos Campos report mosquito infestation and concern over dengue
Residents in São José dos Campos are worried about an increase in mosquitoes as concerns grow over the spread of dengue.
City Hall installs traps against the dengue mosquito
The city of São José dos Campos is implementing new traps to monitor the presence of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes in order to improve dengue prevention efforts.
New study: The mosquito virus could reach Northern Europe
A new study suggests that the chikungunya virus, historically transmitted by mosquitoes in tropical regions, may soon reach Northern Europe.
Painful disease may soon plague Europe – risk especially in these countries
A new study indicates that the chikungunya virus, transmitted by tiger mosquitoes, may spread significantly across Europe, with notable risks in southern countries due to rising temperatures.
Ten questions and answers about the Chikungunya virus
The Chikungunya virus is expanding beyond its traditional tropical regions due to climate change, raising concerns for Southern Europe, including Greece.
The feared tropical disease is spreading towards Finland – Researchers: "It is only a matter of time"
Researchers warn that the chikungunya virus could spread to Finland due to climate change and the proliferation of the Asian tiger mosquito.
A dangerous infection threatens most of Europe due to climate change
Chikungunya fever, a tropical infection causing severe joint pain, may spread across much of Europe due to its mosquito carriers, impacted by rising temperatures from climate change.
Chikungunya virus: Climate crisis and mosquitoes bring it to Europe and Greece
The climate crisis is creating conditions for the transmission of chikungunya disease for more than six months a year in southern European countries, including Greece.
Excruciating tropical disease can now be transmitted in most of Europe, study finds
A study reveals that the chikungunya virus, a painful tropical disease, can now be transmitted by mosquitoes in much of Europe due to rising temperatures caused by climate change.
Popular honeymoon destination faces avian malaria threat, spread by mosquitoes
Research highlights the spread of avian malaria among birds in Hawaii, posing risks to wildlife and tourism.
Living near the worst landfill: plastic particles in the soil, swarms of mosquitoes, and the odor that makes people close their windows
Residents near Slovakia's most notorious waste dump struggle with health risks and environmental concerns.
PAHO warns of the spread of chikungunya cases in the American continent
The Pan American Health Organization has issued a warning about the rise of chikungunya cases in the Americas, particularly due to the presence of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes and extreme temperatures.
Gates Foundation denies claims it’s behind mosquito surge in Kenya
The Gates Foundation denies social media claims that it is responsible for a surge in mosquitoes in Kenya, clarifying their role in local health support and emphasizing compliance with national laws.
Kenya: Gates Foundation Denies Claims It Released Mosquitoes in Kenya
The Gates Foundation has refuted claims that it has released genetically modified mosquitoes in Kenya, emphasizing that such activities are not conducted by them anywhere in the world.
It's cold indeed, but thick snow favors mosquitoes and protects pests
Despite one of the coldest Januarys in 25 years, thick snow is likely to protect mosquitoes and pests this winter, according to entomologist Urmas Tartes, who notes that the summer mosquito population will depend on the coming months.
The loss of biodiversity increases mosquitoes' appetite for humans
A new study indicates that biodiversity loss in the Atlantic Forest is driving mosquitoes to seek humans as their primary food source due to environmental degradation.
Mosquitoes are increasingly attacking people. Scientists explained why
A recent study in Brazil reveals that declining biodiversity is leading mosquitoes to increasingly choose humans as their blood meal, primarily due to human activities displacing other potential hosts.
Insects: The One-Sided Love of Mosquitoes for Humans
A recent study reveals that various mosquito species preferentially bite humans over other options, highlighting a one-sided affection that mosquitoes have for people.
What would happen if we crossed the Earth from one side to the other?
Experts theorize that the presence of mosquitoes in Iceland for the first time in history may be due to climate instability or international cargo transport.
Mosquitoes and climate change: Why they stay longer, spread faster, and increase public health risks
The rising temperatures and mild winters extend mosquito activity even into colder months, raising concerns among specialists about certain species.