Banned snail’s cool trick inspires robot

One of the most invasive species on the planet, the apple snail, has inspired a robot that could help suck microplastics out of water.

Kwami Maranga - Syracuse U. • futurity
March 20, 2024 ~5 min

After wildfire, drought gives invasive species a boost

A new study highlights how the interaction between drought, wildfires, and invasive species can transform coastal ecosystems.

Ethan Perez-UC Irvine • futurity
March 1, 2024 ~4 min


Invasive Joro spiders don’t mind city living

The invasive Joro spider has a secret weapon: it tolerates city living much better than most native spiders.

Leigh Beeson-U. Georgia • futurity
Feb. 13, 2024 ~5 min

How Asian subterranean termites took over Key West

An evolutionary map and timeline reconstruct the historical spread of the Asian subterranean termite over 22 years on Key West, say researchers.

Lourdes Mederos-U. Florida • futurity
Oct. 4, 2023 ~5 min

Little gaps let eastern hemlocks fend off pest

Creating physical gaps in the forest canopy helps eastern hemlocks withstand infestation by an invasive insect, a study finds.

Tracey Peake-NC State • futurity
Sept. 19, 2023 ~6 min

Sea ports are openings for invading trees

Hotspots for global trade, like ports, are linked to greater risk of invasions by non-native tree species, a study finds.

ETH Zurich • futurity
Sept. 14, 2023 ~5 min

How to get invasive caimans out of the Florida Everglades

A new paper describes ways to control invasive spectacled caimans in the Florida Everglades.

Lourdes Mederos-U. Florida • futurity
Aug. 8, 2023 ~8 min

Robot goes after spotted lanternfly eggs

An autonomous robot could help control the spread of invasive spotted lanternflies by destroying their eggs.

Carnegie Mellon • futurity
July 27, 2023 ~3 min


Invasive alien species could cost EU billions by 2040

Without effective management, estimates show the costs of biological invasions in the EU could soar to more than $150 billion by 2040.

Shirley Cardenas-McGill • futurity
July 13, 2023 ~5 min

Huge Jorō spiders are actually gentle giants

Don't freak out if you happen to see a humongous yellow and black Jorō spider. They're "really more afraid of you than the reverse."

Leigh Beeson-U. Georgia • futurity
May 23, 2023 ~6 min

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