The nests, also called oak galls, are formed when a gall wasp lays eggs in a tree’s leaf buds as a home for the larva to develop. The chemical substance introduced by wasps to make the galls is what ...

Seeing a pine pollen cone, oak catkin or sower gall once each year is enough to continue to marvel at their beauty, unique ...

Does your pin oak look like it’s breaking out in little bumps Those odd, round growths are called twig galls, and they’re ...

Wiskott–Aldrich Syndrome protein (WASP) is an important regulator of the actin cytoskeleton in haematopoietic cells. WASP-deficiency gives rise to the human disease Wiskott–Aldrich Syndrome ...

INSECTS do not usually give us humans too much concern. However, if one studies even a tiny bit of natural history topics ...

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Wasps can turn a sunny afternoon into a stressful scramble, especially when food and drink are involved. But according to garden experts, a humble kitchen staple costing as little as 22p could be ...

The only downside to the hot weather is the appearance of wasps. Their season began in April and this year's prolonged warm weather has seen them become a familiar nuisance. They are particularly ...

But along with the lovely weather comes a familiar nuisance, with wasps often crashing the BBQ, picnic or meal. Wasp season began in April, and this year’s prolonged warm weather has created ...

Wasps are the ultimate party crashers and can turn a pleasant backyard gathering into a distressing experience. And for those with allergies, a sting can turn into life-threatening anaphylaxis.

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One juvenile is dead after a shooting in east Oak Cliff on Tuesday morning, according to police. Officers responded to a call about gunfire in the 200 block of McVey Avenue at about 9:35 a.m ...