Bugs are a nutritious and sustainable source of protein. Why are we so squeamish about eating them? From Kardashian protein popcorn to the TikTok trends of blended cottage cheese and chicken smoothies ...

From Kardashian protein popcorn to the TikTok trends of blended cottage cheese and chicken smoothies, people are going to extreme lengths to eat more protein. Worldwide search interest in "protein" ...

A long-term study in Colorado reveals that insect populations are plummeting even in remote, undisturbed areas. Over two decades, flying insect abundance dropped by more than 70%, closely linked to ...

Scientists have discovered prehistoric insects preserved in amber for the first time in South America, providing a fresh glimpse into life on Earth at a time when flowering plants were just beginning ...

Flying insect populations are plummeting even in remote, undisturbed ecosystems, raising fears that climate change may be playing a greater role than previously understood. The study, conducted by ...

Insects are disappearing at an alarming rate worldwide, but why? Agricultural intensification tops the list of proposed reasons, but there are many other, interconnected drivers that have an impact, ...

Eleanor has an undergraduate degree in zoology from the University of Reading and a master’s in wildlife documentary production from the University of Salford. Eleanor has an undergraduate degree in ...

March 20 - In some regions of the world, wild-caught insects have been a valuable source of protein for centuries. However, the mass farming of insects for food and feed is a modern practice. Over the ...

POTTSVILLE, Pa. — Quilling is the ancient decorative art of curling, manipulating and gluing strips of paper. One can create intricate designs for framed art, invitations greeting cards, ...

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. Imagine, for a moment, that you’re a honeybee. In many ways, your world is small. Your four delicate wings, each less than a centimeter ...

Michelle Weschler (left), an assistant research scientist with UW’s Wyoming Natural Diversity Database (WYNDD), and Amy-Marie Story, a master’s student at UW, visit a wind energy facility in southeast ...

The enduring image of a moth frantically circling a nocturnal light source—whether candle, campfire or electric bulb—has long intrigued both scientists and literary types, including Shakespeare.