Edible insects are often portrayed as something of a sustainable superfood - an environmentally friendly alternative to livestock. But who is already eating them and do they actually taste any good?

Scientists have long warned that insect ... Aug. 28, 2024 — Scientists have discovered a virus that caused a nationwide die-off of superworms, a common food for birds, reptiles, other pets and ...

"There were spongy moth egg masses everywhere. We wanted to begin some experiments, but there were too many invasive insects to proceed. There was no way they could be removed. We thought we were ...

Bugs inevitably find their way into your home -- usually the kitchen -- but you don't need an expensive exterminator or harmful chemicals to keep insects at bay. Before you reach for a can of Raid ...

All insects belong to the phylum Arthropoda. But unlike other arthropods—like lobsters, spiders, or millipedes—insects have three pairs of jointed legs, segmented bodies, an exoskeleton ...

While these insects don’t bite or spread disease, no one likes to see tiny winged bugs flying out of otherwise clean sinks. If you see drain flies in your bathroom, follow these steps to ...

A recent survey from Sleep Doctor shows that 14% of U.S. travelers spotted bed bugs n the last year. It’s the not-so-glamorous side of travel that might make you squirm: Bed bugs are known to ...

Some viruses even use multiple hosts to spread their infections—such as arboviruses that use insects to move their infections to mammalian hosts like humans. Understanding how they move through ...

There is a huge variety of animals that are active after sunset. The absence of light can make spotting them a challenge, especially when it comes to insects. But by using a simple method, you can get ...

Insects aren't just an unusual accompaniment to wine. Eating them could help sustain Earth's booming population, as Museum scientist Dr Duncan Sivell reveals. Superhero movies may be popular right now ...

Gardens can become "living artworks" to help prevent the disastrous decline of pollinating insects, according to researchers working on a new project. Pollinator Pathmaker is an artwork by Dr ...

Just have a look at these creatures. Some of them are very strange-looking, aren't they? These bugs are called insects. Insects come in all different shapes and sizes. They live everywhere and ...