NATURE

You’ve probably already read the alarmist headlines: Joro spiders parachute from the sky, millions could spread across the country, not to mention, they’re huge. To break down what’s true and false in the latest terrifying invasive species news cycle (looking at you, murder hornets), NBCLX talked to someone who, by his own admission, has held more Joro spiders than...

Recent research from the University of Georgia found that Joro spiders, a invasive species native to Southeastern Asia, will spread along the East Coast this spring and summer. They first came to the U.S. in 2013 and caught the eye of University of Georgia student Ben Frick, who researched their ability to spread along with assistant research scientist Andy Davis....

Researchers say a large spider native to East Asia that proliferated in Georgia last year could spread to much of the East Coast

Security footage shows a flock of birds drop dead mid-flight in the northern Mexican city of Chihuahua

In a paper published Friday in the journal Nature Communications, one research team examined mosquito vision, finding in a series of experiments that the insects were attracted to certain colors, including red and orange.

It may not look like much from the entrance on 41 Stiles Lane in North Haven – right off the Route 40 connector and along I-91, but behind the fence are 57 beautiful acres of restored habitat along the Quinnipiac River with walking trails and ecosystems to explore.

After over a decade of work, the former Pharmacia and Upjohn Company site in North Haven has been transformed.

After a two-year hiatus, the Redneck Fishing Tournament has returned to the waters of the Illinois River.

Learn about the benefits of “forest bathing,” the practice of submerging yourself into nature and unplugging, from expert Dr. Qing Li.

During the pandemic, many in Connecticut have discovered new nature pathways and parks and have had a chance to get outside during quarantine. “For the time it was just scary for people and I’m happy we had this [nature] and not just me, but everybody,” Antonette Molson, an avid park-goer, said about her time in quarantine. As many embrace...

People across Connecticut have been getting outside and enjoying outdoor activities. CT Trails Day happens this weekend.

When will the 17-year cicadas arrive and how long will they stay? Here are answers to your top questions

A project 15 years in the making is now complete and will connect migratory fish to miles and miles of critical habitat. And it all started when one North Branford resident was eating breakfast and noticed something strange happening in his own backyard

Scientists have seen some significant changes in bird migrations due to climate change

A big picture look at global insect decline shows land bugs are disappearing at a rate of nearly 1% a year

A wolf that wandered thousands of miles from Oregon and became the first wild wolf spotted in California in almost 90 years before returning to Oregon and starting a pack is believed to be dead, wildlife officials said.

A local nature center in Litchfield is keeping up the tradition of tours and workshops, just not in person.

Take a little break from coronavirus coverage to look at the beauty of cherry blossom trees which line the National Mall in Washington, D.C., but were brought to the United States from Japan.

A fishing crew in Canada caught the wonders of nature on camera when they saw a giant Pacific octopus in the middle of a fight with a bald eagle. The eagle “had bitten off more than it could chew when it tried to catch an octopus,” Mowi Canada West wrote on Facebook.

It’s been a long time coming, Motorcycle Madness finally underway in Newington.