A sample of a new material at an Auburn University lab looks like ordinary fabric. But it’s designed to solve one specific problem. “We’ve discovered a unique knit: By its geometric structure, it ...

Thin fabrics that block mosquito bites have been developed by experimenting with patterns made by knitting machines. John Beckmann at Auburn University in Alabama set out to create bite-proof clothing ...

Mosquito bites itch due to an immune system reaction to the insect's saliva. Scratching a bite releases more histamines, which increases inflammation and itching. To soothe a bite, you can apply a ...

If you are someone who absolutely hates mosquitos and mosquito bites then here is something for you that will make your skin crawl. The amount of blood a mosquito takes in just one bite is not little, ...

In a potentially huge development for fashion in tropical countries, an entomologist has come up with a Spandex-polyester weave that’s impermeable to the proboscis of the mosquito. GoodNewsNetwork.org ...