Once mosquitoes acquire a new food source, they tend to develop a preference for that particular blood—and humans are one ...

Description: SciShow is supported by Brilliant.org. Eliminating certain species of mosquitoes could make summertime more ...

The mosquito kills more people than any other creature in the world, according to the CDC. There are 51 types of mosquitoes in Massachusetts. The world’s deadliest creature is probably outside your ...

SAN ANTONIO – With all this summer rain, mosquitoes aren’t just buzzing, they are thriving. This is nothing new, but if you’re wondering why mosquitoes prefer you over others, here are a few things ...

Stretching along the Brazilian coastline, the Atlantic Forest is home to hundreds of species of birds, amphibians, reptiles, ...

In the rapidly disappearing Atlantic Forest, mosquitoes are adapting to a human-dominated landscape. Scientists found that ...

Deforestation has reduced the plants and animals on which mosquitoes feed.

Some mosquitoes have become increasingly reliant on human blood, new research shows – and it's probably our own fault. A ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — As summer kicks into full swing, so does mosquito season — and the recent rain is bringing them out more than usual. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ...

Mosquitoes are more than just a summer nuisance; they pose a significant global health challenge, killing over 700,000 people ...