An unlikely species of fruit fly discovered in Los Angeles County has prompted officials to urge residents within a ...

As the holidays draw near, many of us turn our attention to preparing our homes for cleaning, decorating, and making space for family and friends. In my household, that preparation came with an ...

Late summer and early fall mean peak fruit season, with tons of perfect produce—blueberries, blackberries, peaches, grapes, apples and more—popping up in the grocery stores and farmers' markets. The ...

Hacks like these are extremely helpful for a variety of reasons. First and foremost, they save homeowners money. Instead of buying costly traps or hiring an exterminator that might use harmful ...

If you’ve ever walked into your home to find tiny flies lazing around your fruit bowl or houseplants, you’re not alone. Gnats ...

What happens when you leave Fruit Gushers in a jar of vinegar for a month? The most unexpected disintegration of all time.

This summer, a small number of invasive Mediterranean fruit flies were detected in San Jose. In response, the state started doing something that might seem strange: releasing millions more fruit flies ...

Scientists have identified hundreds of genes that may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease but the roles these genes play in the brain are poorly understood. This lack of understanding ...

Shraddha Lall was affiliated with The Conversation U.S. as a AAAS Mass Media Science Fellow for summer 2025. As a Ph.D. student, I wanted to understand the evolution of individual differences in fruit ...

One of the best parts of working with University of Idaho Extension is the constant learning opportunity. Recently, I had a learning experience that hit close to home—literally. Spotted wing ...