Is it ethical to eradicate certain harmful species?

In a new paper, researchers argue that deliberate full extinction of harmful species like mosquitoes is acceptable, but only rarely.

Lesley Henton-Texas A&M • futurity
June 23, 2025 ~7 min

Boats can spread termites all over the world

New research sheds light on the role boats play in the worldwide spread of destructive, invasive termite species.

Lourdes Mederos-U. Florida • futurity
April 8, 2025 ~7 min


Could eradicated ‘murder hornets’ invade the US again?

An expert explains the recent news of the eradication of murder hornets in the US, including whether they could return.

Georgia Tech • futurity
Jan. 3, 2025 ~5 min

City trees can boost education outcomes

Urban trees may bolster education outcomes and their loss could disproportionately affect students from low-income families.

Brian Maffly - U. Utah • futurity
Jan. 2, 2025 ~8 min

Invasive ants can hitchhike on your car

Ants pack up the whole family, including their queen, and hop in cars for opportunistic rides to new areas where they can set up a home.

A'ndrea Elyse Messer-Penn State • futurity
July 1, 2024 ~5 min

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

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