Caterpillars look cute, like little fuzzy toys. But an up-close look at their “fur” will reveal that many species have spines at the tips of their hairs. When an animal brushes against the caterpillar ...

The flannel moth caterpillar fascinates scientists with its deceptive charm. Covered in silky fur, it appears harmless, almost invitingly soft. But beneath this gentle coat lies one of nature’s hidden ...

Drains often are a forgotten maintenance chore, says Oi. To keep them clean, use a stiff brush at least quarterly to clean ...

MICHIGAN, USA — The woolly bear caterpillar: the fuzzy friend with a forecast. Legend has it that the length of the brown band on a woolly bear caterpillar can tell us about the severity of the winter ...

A plump, pale-green caterpillar that later transforms into the elegant and enchanting Luna moth, one of nature’s most stunning nighttime creatures. The jewel caterpillar has a body so transparent and ...

If you’re like most well-intentioned gardeners, you might give a lot of thought to planting the “right” plants to nourish pollinators and other wildlife, with nectar, pollen, seeds and fruit. But have ...

If you’re like most well-intentioned gardeners, you might give a lot of thought to planting the “right” plants to nourish pollinators and other wildlife, with nectar, pollen, seeds and fruit. But have ...

Caterpillar Inc. shares soared the most in 16 years after the company posted stronger-than-expected earnings and revenue on the back of surging demand from AI data centers for its power-generation ...

Woolly bears (or woolly worms in the South) have 13 segments and a reputation for forecasting winter weather based on the thickness of their black and brown bands. Wider brown bands on wooly bears are ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – When it comes to forecasting the weather, I will take all the help I can get, especially when it comes to long-range predictions. As we look ahead to the upcoming winter season, one ...

A creature of the stars: bogongs are identified by distinctive black bands studded by two spots on their wings.Credit: Aresna Villanueva They come for us at night when our guard is down. Moths are ...