The thyroid gland is part of the endocrine system (along with the adrenal glands, hypothalamus, pituitary, ovaries, and testes, and other endocrine organs). The thyroid gland releases hormones into ...

“So some of the things that we’re finding here are dragonfly larvae, mayfly larvae, caddisfly and stonefly and larvae. Those are kind of the typical species that you would encounter in differe ...

It's lined with mucous and helps regulate pressure around the eardrum so that sound waves can be transferred. Ears can vary, so what's considered normal anatomy of the inner or outer ear in one person ...

Larvae of the Kenyan lesser mealworm found to feast on polystyrene then break it down in their guts. The finding could be particularly useful in combating plastic pollution in Africa, the ...

There's been an exciting new discovery in the fight against plastic pollution: mealworm larvae that are capable of consuming polystyrene. They join the ranks of a small group of insects that have been ...

Polystyrene, commonly known as styrofoam, is a plastic material that's widely used in food, electronic and industrial packaging. It's difficult to break down and therefore durable. Traditional ...

In Groombridge, the group said they were excited to find several mayfly larvae, key indicators of healthy water. Ellie Rotheray, a senior lecturer in ecology and evolution at the University of ...