Pest control clues: Mating termites ‘follow the leader’

Two invasive termite species in South Florida allowed researchers to better understand how they breed and form new colonies.

Lourdes Mederos-U. Florida • futurity
Oct. 5, 2021 ~6 min

The invasive emerald ash borer has destroyed millions of trees – scientists aim to control it with tiny parasitic wasps

Biological control strategies curb pests using other species that attack the invader. A biologist explains why it can take more than a decade to develop an effective biological control program.

Kristine Grayson, Associate Professor of Biology, University of Richmond • conversation
Aug. 27, 2021 ~8 min


Weird, noodly amphibian shows up in Florida

Biologists have caught a caecilian, a legless amphibian that can be anywhere from a few inches to 5 feet long. It's the first one found in the US.

Natalie van Hoose-Florida • futurity
July 28, 2021 ~6 min

Wild pigs release more CO2 than 1 million cars

When they uproot soil, wild pigs worldwide release more carbon dioxide every year than 1.1 million cars.

Dominic Jarvis-Queensland • futurity
July 26, 2021 ~5 min

Native mosquitofish attack to keep invasive guppies out

In a battle of mosquitofish against guppies, the native mosquitofish emerge victorious. That's really good for the ecosystem.

Brad Buck-Florida • futurity
June 8, 2021 ~6 min

East and West Coast mice show evolution can be predictable

Studying mice shows that evolution often works on the same genes in different populations when they're confronted with similar environmental conditions.

Robert Sanders-UC Berkeley • futurity
May 3, 2021 ~12 min

Environmental DNA – how a tool used to detect endangered wildlife ended up helping fight the COVID-19 pandemic

Technology that can identify stray bits of genetic material in the environment can help scientists monitor human and animal health.

Liam Whitmore, PhD Candidate, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Limerick • conversation
April 21, 2021 ~8 min

Tropical clawed frogs invade Florida’s Tampa area

Once mistaken for a different species, reasearchers have confirmed that a frog found in a Florida backyard is actually the invasive tropical clawed frog.

Brad Buck-Florida • futurity
April 9, 2021 ~6 min


Tropical clawed frogs invade Florida’s Tampa area

Once mistaken for a different species, reasearchers have confirmed that a frog found in a Florida backyard is actually the invasive Tropical clawed frog.

Brad Buck-Florida • futurity
April 9, 2021 ~6 min

Model warns of new mosquito invasion in Florida

Researchers have a way to scope out areas that may be suitable for the invasive Aedes scapularis, a mosquito capable of transmitting yellow fever virus.

Lourdes Rodriguez-U. Florida • futurity
March 11, 2021 ~6 min

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