A new study has shown how effective citizen scientists are in accurately identifying species and gathering reliable ecological data. Using data from a project focused on slug species diversity in ...

If you have noticed ragged, irregular holes in your hostas or other broad-leaf garden plants, you may be dealing with garden slugs. These soft-bodied pests can be found in shady, moist gardens, and ...

Scientists who have been developing a slug-hunting robot that could be powered by its prey are close to releasing a commercial model. The four-wheeled SlugBot, capable of identifying slugs and ...