Lab-Grown Meat, Insects and Burgers Could Be Staple Meals by 2054

Medicine & Technology Jun 20, 2024

Due to the high nutritional value of termites, crickets, locusts, and grasshoppers, more of them will be used in food products,

Insectivores: These Animals Love To Prey, Feast on Insects and Bugs

Jun 12, 2024

Some animals mainly feast on termites, ants, and other insects. Read to learn more.

Synchronous Fireflies Illuminate the Night at Congaree National Park: Nature’s Mesmerizing Light Show

May 27, 2024

Experience the mesmerizing light show of synchronous fireflies at Congaree National Park. Dive into nature's spectacle and witness the magic of these illuminating insects. Read more!

Spider Silk Reveals Breakthrough in High-Sensitivity Microphones [Study]

May 17, 2024

Spider silk unveils breakthrough in high-sensitivity microphones. Explore the study's implications now!

Tiger Beetles Mimic Toxic Moths With High-Pitched Sounds To Evade Predator Bats

May 15, 2024

Tiger beetles uses the same sound as toxic moths to evade predator bats. Discover the fascinating survival strategy now!

Cicada Snack? These Insects Are Becoming the Latest Food Trend as They Have High Protein, Low Calories, Nutty Taste; Are They Safe To Eat?

May 14, 2024

Restaurants have been incorporating cicadas into their menu, serving dishes like cicada salad or roasted cicada. Read to learn more.

Cicada Double Invasion: Ecologist Warns That a Swarm of These Bugs Could Utterly Cover Some US Parts

May 05, 2024

With the simultaneous emergence of two broods, some parts of the US could end up covered with cicadas. Read to learn more.

Insects Turn Their Backs on Artificial Lights When They Are Positioned Up [Study]

Jan 31, 2024

Insects fly toward an artificial light source and flip their back when the light is positioned upward. Continue reading to learn more.

Cicada Apocalypse: Map Shows Hotspots Where 1 Trillion Insects From a Rare Synchronized Emergence of Two Broods Will Appear

Jan 23, 2024

The US faces a cicada 'apocalypse' with over a trillion insects infesting 16 states in a 200-year event, merging two groups for the first time since 1803. Continue reading to learn more details.

Could the End Be Near? Massive Locust Swarms Fill Mexican Skies, Making People Fear Biblical Warning

Dec 10, 2023

On December 5, millions of locusts swarmed over the skies of Mérida, the capital of the Yucatán state of Mexico. Local have likened the incident to the end times. Read to learn more.

Insect Maternal Care: How Cockroaches Transform for Live Birth and What It Means for Human Health

Oct 24, 2023

Hawaii's cockroaches offer insights into how insects adapt to give live birth by suppressing their immune systems. Check out how this knowledge could potentially lead to medical advances.

Brain Reconstruction During Metamorphosis: Why Do Larval Memories Not Persist in Adult Insects?

Oct 02, 2023

A study on the brain of fruit flies suggests that their neurons rewire in larvae as they transition into adulthood. Learn more about it in this article.

What Do Wasps Do for the Environment? Unveiling the Unsung Heroes Essential to Nature

Sep 08, 2023

Even when viewed as villains, wasps play essential roles in ecosystems and provide significant environmental benefits. Read the article to learn more about these insects.

Eating Crustaceans, Insects, and Mushrooms May Activate Immune System To Help Fight Obesity, Study Suggests

Sep 08, 2023

A mouse study found chitin, a fiber in insects, shellfish, and mushrooms, may aid digestion and combat obesity, expanding dietary fiber sources beyond traditional foods. Continue reading to learn more.

Three-Eyed Creature Related to Crustaceans and Insects Could Shed Light on Early Arthropod Evolution

Aug 29, 2023

CT-scanning enabled researchers to discover that the distinct creature was three-eyed and had some fearsome limbs. Read to learn more.