And – as I have shown in a new study – you’d be absolutely right. That’s because these may be the world’s laziest insects. I ...

The larvae of lesser mealworm, a species of darkling beetle known scientifically as Alphitobius, are capable of consuming ...

A study found that a simple brain circuit involving BDNF neurons controls jaw movements and eating behavior, acting like a ...

"Council has consulted an entomologist, who conducted a preliminary identification of the biting insects based on photographs submitted by one of the complainants. "Council is in the process of ...

However, regulations and perceptions are more flexible when it comes to using insects for animal feed,” Dr. Pattanapong Tiwasing, an assistant professor in sustainable innovation at the University of ...

Hamster Kombat, the viral Telegram clicker game, revealed it will let players take on the role of company owners in its new storyline for the game’s second season. In the new trailer, Hamster ...

As mosquitoes and mosquito-borne illnesses like dengue fever spread across the world, researchers say that a key strategy to prevent these illnesses may be dissuading the insects from biting ... and ...

The announcement comes amid rising global feed grain prices and tightening supplies, and as more companies work toward reducing the carbon footprint of their operations. Insects are seen as a ...

Evidently, feeding ranks pretty high up on a hummingbird's to-do list, so by encouraging insects to inhabit your garden, you will effectively be encouraging hummingbirds to visit for a feast. This ...