Mealybugs spread easily from plant to plant. Manual removal works for small infestations. This method kills mealybugs on ...

Acanthamoeba keratitis is a rare but blinding parasitic eye disease. Experts share how to avoid it and treat it.

The ants that invaded our house were different from any ants I had ever seen — they were so tiny that they could get into ...

Diatomaceous earth is a white powder made from crushed ancient diatom fossils. Its sharp edges damage insect bodies, making it a useful garden pest deterrent.

Removing tar from your car can damage the paint if done incorrectly. Here are a few safe methods that include both specialty ...

Mild in taste yet rich in nutrients, grains are a go-to at dinnertime thanks to their versatility. They complement nearly any fish, meat, or vegetable. Rice is the world’s third most-produced ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Here’s a fun (and creepy) fact: The Earth is home to approximately ...

White Elephant. Yankee Swap. Dirty Santa. The name differs from party to party, but the object of the game is the same: Give, swap and try to end the night with the best present. If you’re looking for ...

Knowing how to get rid of ants around the house is important. But it’s also fun to learn just how fascinating these creatures are. They’re industrious and super smart, as far as insects go. Some ants ...

Biologist E.O. Wilson once wrote that "ants are the most warlike of all animals," noting that clashes between ant colonies dwarfed the human battles at Waterloo and Gettysburg. But sometimes ant ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Seemingly frustrated by the government shutdown and Democrats' unwillingness to accept a Republican funding bill, President Donald Trump is once again demanding that the Senate ...

Senator Chuck Schumer, the minority leader, spoke with reporters hours before the shutdown.Credit...Haiyun Jiang/The New York Times The government shut down on Wednesday morning at 12:01 a.m., amid a ...