Mosquitoes

Mosquito Tornadoes Spotted in Western India
Several mosquito tornadoes were spotted near the city of Pune in Western India (2024-02-11)

Scientists Genetically Engineer Glow-in-the-Dark Mosquito Killing Fungus to Produce Spider and Scorpion Venom
Scientists have genetically engineered a glow-in-the-dark mosquito killing fungus to produce toxins from spiders and scorpions. (2017-06-15)

Study Finds Mosquitoes Crippled by Insecticide Still Bite
Scientists have determined that mosquitoes with only one or two legs remaining can still bite humans. (2017-05-05)

Mosquitoes Use Multiple Senses to Locate Human Prey
Mosquitoes rely on a combination of senses to locate a human. They first CO2 and the switch to vision when they get closer. (2015-07-18)

Researchers Warn Chikungunya Virus Will Invade Americas
French and Brazilian researchers are warning that the Chikungunya will invade the Americas. (2014-04-07)

Scientists Discover Mosquito Sperm Have a Sense of Smell
Scientists from Vanderbilt University have discovered that mosquito sperm have a sense of smell. (2014-02-03)

Florida Keys to Use Drones to Help Battle Mosquitoes
The Florida Keys plans to bring unmanned aerial vehicles into the war against mosquitoes. (2013-08-18)

Egyptian Scientists Creates Clothing to Repel Insects
An Egyptian scientist has created clothing that can repel insects, such as mosquitoes. (2013-05-27)

Gallinippers: Giant Mosquitoes Expected to Invade Florida
Florida is expected to be invaded by gallinippers this summer. (2013-03-10)

Mosquitoes Fail in Heavy Fog Say Scientists
Mosquitoes have the ability to survive impacts with raindrops that are much heavier than they are. (2012-11-28)

Scientists Discover How Mosquitoes Survive Collisions With Raindrops
Scientists conducted an experiment to determine how insects survive impacts with falling raindrops. (2012-06-04)

Entomologist Endures Over 15,000 Mosquito Bites a Year to Sustain Colony for Science
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Bill Gates Unleashes Mosquitoes on Unsuspecting Audience
Bill Gates released a bunch of mosquitoes on the unsuspecting audience at the Technology, Entertainment, Design (TED) Conference. (2009-02-05)

Concerns About West Nile Virus in Southern California
The L. (2008-08-05)

West Nile Virus Can Cause Lifelong Symptoms
WebMD (on CBS) is reporting that a new study on West Nile Virus has found that one out of every 150 people infected suffer from severe nuerological disease. (2008-03-28)

Scientists Discover How Mosquitoes Find You
The BBC reports that scientists in New York have discovered the mechanism mosquitoes use to zero in on their targets. (2007-04-12)

Jumping Spider Prefers Human Blood
The jumping spider Evarcha culicivora has a preference for human blood but only obtains it indirectly by consuming mosquitoes that have bitten people. (2006-03-08)

Crippling Disease Spreading on Reunion Island
A disease being called crippling disease is spreading on Reunion Island, a volcanic French island. (2006-02-06)