According to the study's findings, if bees and other insects ingest plastic particles from food or the air, it can injure ...

While insects can indeed lay eggs in human bodies, it is not a common issue in the United States. It’s more prevalent in ...

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?

This complex structure allows them to absorb or scatter certain wavelengths ... is on the back of a leafhopper — a common ...

University of Maryland entomologists have uncovered a unique relationship between two species of fungi known for their ...

Electrostatics may turn out to be an evolutionary force in small creatures’ survival that helps them find food, migrate, and ...

When it comes to food choices, I’m not here to judge — I enjoy a good beef burger myself and have grown up on traditional meat dishes. But, like many, I’m open to exploring new options ...

I was a street food vendor making tacos and tostadas with chile-lime crickets, larvae tacos and mealworm vanilla ice cream. Do you still serve insect-based dinners? I sometimes host private dinners, ...

There is fresh momentum in our protein supply—and it's moving along on six legs. Insects are a source of protein with a smaller resource footprint than conventional alternatives in every possible way.

Ultimately, the chefs, consumers and entrepreneurs seeking to remake our food systems don’t need to choose just one route. While we can grind insects into protein powders, we can also look to ...

As the researchers note, “A diverse agricultural system can better absorb shocks and maintain productivity, ensuring food ...