While a mosquito bite is often no more than a temporary bother, in many parts of the world it can be scary. One mosquito species, Aedes aegypti, spreads the viruses that cause more than 100,000,000 ...

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A team led by researchers at UC Santa Barbara has added another sense to the mosquito's documented repertoire: infrared detection. Infrared radiation from a source roughly the temperature of human ...

That's how neuroscientist Meg Younger describes her team's findings about how skeeters hone in on human aromas. And that could lead to better ways... Mosquitoes surprise researcher with their 'weird' ...

Blood is thicker than water, the saying goes. This reminder might be useful for humans, but for mosquitoes, choosing between the two is a nonstarter. Access to both fluids is critical to mosquitoes’ ...

A new mosquito "super-hybrid" is spreading across North America, and experts warn it's better at spreading West Nile Virus. Think of it like an invasive species, but with a dangerous new upgrade.

We all have to deal with pesky mosquitoes, especially in warm weather. No matter how many repellents and creams we use, these little creatures somehow find a way to come and bite us, even hovering ...

A ‘mosquito flight simulator’ reveals a potential weakness in one species that carries malaria. By Laura Baisas Published Aug 30, 2024 11:00 AM EDT Deposit Photos Get the Popular Science daily ...

While a mosquito bite is often no more than a temporary bother, in many parts of the world it can be scary. One mosquito species, Aedes aegypti, spreads the viruses that cause over 100,000,000 cases ...