Genetically engineered sterile mosquitoes were released in Kaua‘i to combat avian malaria and save forest birds.

New Zealand is home to a fascinating range of blood-feeding creatures.

Helicopters will transport researchers and their supplies in efforts to reduce crucial time away from fieldwork with the ...

TMT involves genetically modifying male mosquitoes so that they produce toxic proteins ... It targets only disease-carrying mosquito species without affecting other insects. This precision reduces ...

Mosquitoes have the same gene and a similar ... The researchers used tiny microphones to pick up sound when a species of male fruit fly flaps its wings. It's those vibrations, or pulses, in ...

In this video, a male fruit fly (species Drosophila melanogaster) flaps its wings, creating a distinct "song" to attract a female. Mosquitoes have the same gene and a similar courtship ritual ...

The “toxic male technique” aims to breed mosquitoes ... there are no risks to humans or other non-target species,” he said. The mosquitoes would need to be genetically modified so that ...

Typically, the annual blessings are conducted at Kōkeʻe, near the Alaka‘i Plateau where, for nearly 20 years, staff from the Kaua‘i Forest Bird Recovery Project have worked to save the island’s native ...

Kids’ activities, art and craft vendors, bounce house, food and drink, baked goods, local history, educational exhibits and more. All proceeds help preserve and share local history. Presented by ...

TMT involves genetically modifying male mosquitoes so that they produce ... It targets only disease-carrying mosquito species without affecting other insects. This precision reduces risks to ...