The female mud-dauber wasps use the mud balls to build their nests. Collecting them into clusters, they then carve chambers inside the balls into which the females lay their eggs. Before closing each ...

Drone footage taken Friday also shows huge piles of mud covering Topanga Canyon Boulevard. Caltrans noted that more storms are expected early next week, and that debris basins that usually divert ...

Some of President Donald Trump's boldest moves during his new administration's seismic first three weeks have been grounded before ever taking flight. The administration and its Department of ...

We all know that wasps, hornets, and yes, yellowjackets, can all deliver a painful sting. As primarily predators, these ...

Feb. 3, 2025 — A multi-institutional study has identified one of the allergens responsible for eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), an inflammatory disease of the esophagus. This is the first time ...

Paper wasps build umbrella-shaped nests and are widespread globally. Their sting is painful and can induce allergic reactions. The venom contains a mix of toxins that lead to pain and swelling. These ...

While the bug is sucking blood, some of its secretions get mixed in. Anaphylaxis With Insect Bites: Very Rare A severe life-threatening allergic reaction is called anaphylaxis. The main symptoms are ...

Feb. 12, 2025 — Researchers developed a method to recycle all parts of a solar cell repeatedly without environmentally hazardous solvents. The recycled solar cell has the same efficiency as the ...