How the cockroach conquered the world

German cockroaches – which actually originated in East India – have infested almost the whole world in the last millennium, as anyone who lives in an Australian city will testify.

Carpe diem

The recent one in 100 flood event may deal a blow to European carp eradication efforts in the Murray-Darling basin.

Attack of the alien invaders

Quantifying the massive economic impacts of invasive species around the world should encourage political leaders to take action.