Evolutionary biologists have long believed that the human-biting mosquito, Culex pipiens form molestus,evolved from the ...

While eliminating mosquitoes might seem like the perfect solution to disease, their absence could set off a chain reaction ...

“Insecticide-treated bed nets are a proven defence. This is a vector control tool that reduces contact of humans to ...

A mosquito that was believed to have evolved in the London Underground is actually of ancient Mediterranean origin, genetic data revealed.

New research has uncovered the ancient origins of an urban mosquito species, Culex pipiens form molestus, also known as the ...

Iceland is no longer among the few places in the world free of mosquitoes. Scientists point to rising temperatures.

A citizen of Iceland sighted mosquitoes at his home last week and sent photographs for confirmation — a scientist has ...

Iceland has detected mosquitoes for the first time, ending its long insect-free history as scientists point to climate change and rising temperatures as the main cause.

The appearance of mosquitoes in Iceland is more than a quirky headline; it’s a stark reminder that no place is immune to climate change. As temperatures rise and ecosystems shift, species are ...

Mosquitos have been found in Iceland for the first time ever as warming environments due to climate change expand the range ...

Climate change is causing higher temperatures around the planet, but the Nordic country is warming three times faster than the global average.