Ticks have to be some of the most widely despised creatures in existence despite their important role in the ecosystem. They ...

Pleasure Beach, Bridgeport’s beloved shoreline getaway, is closed through the 2025 summer season after city officials ...

The first new invasive tick to be found in the U.S. in 50 years, the critters may be able to spread disease and are found in nine states.

Ticks also figuratively suck because they’re just plain gross. According to the Centers for Disease Control, avoiding wooded and bushy areas is the best way to prevent tick bites. Unfortunately, this ...

This complex process results in a durable structure (in one study, 85 percent of nests were still in place after a year). The birds don’t typically recycle their creations—instead, they might take ...