Grape-killing bug could invade California wine country

The spotted lanternfly, an invasive Insect that kills grapes and other crops and trees, could reach the California wine region by 2027, researchers say.

Laura Oleniacz - NC State • futurity
June 8, 2022 ~8 min

Spears and other tactics curb lionfish invasion

Scientists have idetified six strategies to implement and two to avoid when tackling a lionfish invasion.

Samantha Murray-Florida • futurity
May 26, 2022 ~6 min


Fungus has the oomph to crush invasive crazy ants

A fungus can fight back against tawny crazy ants, an invasive species that drives out native insects and small animals and is a real pain for homeowners.

Marc Airhart-Texas • futurity
March 30, 2022 ~7 min

Environmental DNA tracks invasive green crabs

Invasive European green crabs are wreaking havoc in Washington state. New research suggests an additional way to stop their spread.

Michelle Ma-U. Washington • futurity
Feb. 23, 2022 ~8 min

Should you squash the invasive spotted lanternfly?

If you see a spotted lanternfly, report it. Then smush it. The invasive bug could spread and cause real agricultural and ecological damage.

Boston University • futurity
Oct. 19, 2021 ~7 min

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

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

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