ROME — The latest weapon in the U.N.'s fight against hunger, global warming and pollution might be flying by you right now. Edible insects are being promoted as a low-fat, high-protein food for people ...

While eating insects may seem like something people only do on accident, Danish entomologist Arnold van Huis said there are myriad benefits, for both sustainability and human health. Van Huis said ...

The world is filled with an incredible variety of insects, many of which play essential roles in keeping natural spaces ...

Garden insects aid in pollination, natural pest control, and soil enrichment. Supporting beneficial insects leads to a ...

As the global population grows and traditional livestock production increasingly strains environmental resources, there is a rising interest in alternative protein sources. Edible insects, ...

Ashley Leach shops for groceries a little differently than most people. An applied entomologist at Ohio State University, Leach can look at oranges, apples, and watermelons and see the bite scars and ...

SAN ANTONIO — Slick from the hot oil they had just been cooked in and dusted with a medley of spices, the freshly fried larvae were drawing a mix of awe, curiosity and downright repulsion from the ...

A new peer-reviewed study published in the respected scientific journal, Biological Reviews, has cast doubt on the widely touted environmental benefits of insect farming. It may cause second thoughts ...

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Bacteria-infecting viruses, generally thought to be harmful to their hosts, can also be surprisingly beneficial. A pea aphid Image: WikipediaA bacteriophage infecting a bacterium living in the cells ...

Insect colours assist in body protection, signalling, and physiological adaptations. Colours also convey multiple channels of information. These channels are valuable for species identification, ...