We've all tried a bit of Dutch courage before trying our chances of mating, but it seems we're not the only animal to use ...

U.S. Open champion is at home on Colorado trout streams, but after a golf ball change, he feels ready to contend at Augusta ...

EPFL researchers use fruit fly brains and optogenetics to develop agile robotic systems, bridging neuroscience and advanced ...

Researchers at EPFL's Neuroengineering Laboratory, led by Pavan Ramdya, aim to replicate the workings of the brain of the ...

Before, anyone who wanted to grow cacao at 1,200 or 1,500 meters [3,900 to 4,900 feet] altitude was considered crazy,” says ...

Fruit flies are at their worst when the weather warms. We asked a certified bug expert about the best ways to keep them out ...

On some insect farms, a potential concern is injuries from cannibalism and aggression, which occur at greater rates when animals such as crickets are crowded together. The issue crops up in other ...

Slice the lemon into thick pieces or cut it in half, then press whole cloves into the flesh of the fruit. The more cloves you add, the stronger the scent will be, making it more effective at keeping ...

One unwelcome visitor that can be both annoying and unhealthy is the common house fly. These insects do more than just buzz ...

As people open windows and doors to let in the fresh air it also can lead to our homes being invaded by house flies along ...

The future of vaccines, lab-grown meats and medical research can get a big boost by making their production more efficient, ...

The RAF Centre of Aerospace Medicine in Henlow, Bedfordshire, lifted the treats to 8,000ft inside an altitude chamber ...