Insects are vanishing from pristine rainforests. “Around the world many insect populations are crashing.” (Natural History Museum, April 2025) Insects are ...

Insects are small but have a huge impact. Insects represent more than half of all wild species on the planet, with more than a million described species. Their variety amazes some people and disgusts ...

Most people do not realize that some insects can live on or inside the human body. These bugs see us as a warm and safe place where they can feed, grow and even lay eggs. Some hide in our hair ...

Insects display diverse qualities. Some species possess jewel-like appearances. Green tortoise beetles shimmer. Cuckoo wasps have metallic bodies. Cotton harlequin bugs show bold patterns ...

Psychological rejection and disgust of insects means they are unlikely to reach mass adoption in western markets, a new study has found. Consumer acceptance of edible insects faces significant ...

Insects are among the most diverse and numerous creatures on Earth, captivating us with their varied forms and complex behaviors. However, not all insects are harmless. Some possess venom, used ...

Many Westerners readily consume shrimp and lobster (which, like insects, are arthropods) along with pork and oysters—foods other cultures reject as dirty. "We have 200 to 300 staple foods that ...

Insects are fascinating creatures that play essential roles in our ecosystems. However, some insects pose significant threats due to their venom, diseases, or aggressive behaviors. While many of these ...

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Photo by Alex Wenninger Pterostichus beetles, like this one, feed on insects that can be pests in Alaska gardens. Not all insects are garden pests. In a free statewide webinar, learn which insects ...

SINGAPORE: A man took to social media to complain about the “insects” that he found in the food his company driver had bought for dinner. Commenters, however, told him that they looked more ...