A way to curb nagging insects has been flying under our radar—an enzyme from fruit fly testes. The compound could control bugs that carry disease and harm crops by stunting their ability to procreate, ...

For communities that rely on farming, the stakes are especially high. Crop failures threaten local food supplies, farm ...

I cook on a daily basis, usually all three meals a day. I might be making something as simple as a fried egg topped with chili crisp or as elaborate as braised chicken breasts. But no matter what it ...

Scientists are one step closer to understanding consciousness, with the unveiling of the world’s first complete, high-resolution brain map of the baby fruit fly. It’s the most complex and intricate ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Most Michigan fruit growers are quite familiar with the spotted wing drosophila, an invasive fruit fly that can wreak havoc on several crops if not tended to carefully.

Tiny flying bugs in your kitchen aren't always fruit flies. These overlooked pests are often mistaken for them -- and need ...

Researchers have completed the most advanced brain map to date—that of an insect—an achievement that brings scientists closer to a true understanding of the mechanism of thought. The team led by Johns ...

There has not been a Tau fruit fly quarantine in the Western Hemisphere before. A part of Los Angeles County is under quarantine following the discovery of an invasive fruit fly from Asia, according ...

If you would like to learn more about the IAEA’s work, sign up for our weekly updates containing our most important news, multimedia and more. “To date, there are no environment-friendly treatments ...

It's that time of year again when you leave a piece of fruit on the counter for five minutes and suddenly your kitchen is hosting a rave for a thousand tiny, uninvited guests. Yes, the fruit flies are ...

Similar measures have been undertaken in Australia, like in Perth, where the transfer of horticultural material is restricted ...