BooksThe mosquito has killed billions and changed our DNA—and it’s going to get worseThere is very little of our history the insect has not touched and a warming planet means it will expand its territory
LifeHow to survive the worst bugs everWe went to the centre of Canada. No human had ever made the trip, but countless bugs were right at home.
HealthCould Canadian mosquitoes transmit the Zika virus?The common wisdom is that Canadian mosquitoes cannot transmit the Zika virus. The truth is that scientists don’t really know.
HealthWhy the Zika virus inspired a stunning travel advisoryThe Zika virus wasn’t seen as much of a threat. But it’s exploded in Brazil, and new research suggests it may be causing birth defects in infants
GeneralSpermless mosquitoes could reduce malaria outbreaksMosquito-borne diseases kills nearly 800,000 each year
LifeMosquitoes are eating us aliveThey’re causing uncommon havoc this summer. Parkhill, Ont. is the epicentre of itch.
UncategorizedI fought the lawn, and the lawn wonFESCHUK: Every year I dream of a verdant backyard, and I wind up a raving weed whacker
TechnologyBuilding a better mosquitoWe’ve used insecticide to fight diseases like malaria. Now there’s a new way: genetically modified mosquitoes.
UncategorizedTwo sides of Moore’s LawI suppose a lot of you have seen the astonishing video of the Intellectual Ventures Mosquito Death Ray . It’s a...