So, if you're working on today's Mini on Friday, December 12, 2025, and need some help (I've been there), get ready to read ...

A core group of insects drives essential ecological functions worldwide, shaping food webs, soil systems, and plant health through roles that keep natural and agricultural environments stable.

Over 1,000 insect species are eaten across the world and many Indian tribes have embraced this tradition for generations.

Ant colonies survive because individuals are willing to die. New research shows that some of the most vulnerable members, ...

Insects are often tiny and easily overlooked, yet some pose serious threats to human health and life, either through venomous stings, aggressive behaviour, or disease transmission. Understanding which ...

Every clonal raider ant lives a nearly identical life. Each new generation of these blind, queenless ants is born at the same time, eats the same things, lives in the same environment, and—as an ...

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The Philippines’ Cyrille Payumo drew inspiration from an unlikely creature for her preliminary evening gown at the 2025 Miss Charm pageant in Vietnam — the ant. Designer Mikee Chan shared a story ...

Filipina beauty queen Cyrille Payumo stomped the Miss Charm 2025 runway with her salakot-inspired national costume. During ...

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Did you know some insect bites can be life-threatening? Discover the seven most dangerous insects, their effects on the human ...

The peppermint stick insect packs a peppermint-scented blast powerful enough to fend off hungry predators in Australia’s ...