A mass of writhing maggots on a decomposing murder victim is not a sight for the squeamish, but for some, it is evidence. A maggot’s age and species can give essential information to forensic ...

Steph Panecasio was an Editor based in Sydney, Australia. She knows a lot about the intersection of death, technology and culture. She's a fantasy geek who covers science, digital trends, video games, ...

Yield losses from corn rootworm exceed losses from all other corn invertebrate pests combined. Learn how to scout for infestations.

Q: Our rose leaves suddenly began to turn brown (see reader's photo). Any idea what is happening? A: The damage is actually caused by the larvae of a sawfly insect. They are commonly called rose slugs ...