From butterflies to grasshoppers, many delicate little things that run our world are in dire trouble. Not just in regions where human activity directly affects the landscape, but even in remote, human ...

Even in areas relatively undisturbed by human activity, insect populations are on the decline, with climate change as a likely culprit. That's the finding of new research from the University of North ...

Insects may sometimes seem like a scourge on humanity, but without them, our lives would look very different. The quintillions of insects that inhabit our world help feed us, clothe us and have ...

Apart from bug-loving entomologists and innovative roboticists, most humans regard insects with a mixture of disdain and disgust. Our aversion to insects means we neglect to consider these tiny ...

The intricate world of insect encounters represents a sophisticated biological interface where human vulnerability meets evolutionary survival mechanisms. Understanding these interactions requires a ...

Did you know that there are ten quintillion—or 10,000,000,000,000,000,000—individual insects on the planet? That means that for each and every one of us humans, there are 1.25 billion insects hopping, ...

Have you ever thought what our planet would be like without insects? Truth be told our planet needs insects just as much as we humans do. Without insects that are great for helping to break down and ...

Insects account for 80% of life on Earth, but because of habitat loss, climate change and pollution, they are declining in number and diversity. And while some may find them frightening or annoying, ...

A systematic review of human studies published in Nutrients reveals that insect proteins are as good as other protein sources in providing essential amino acids and other health benefits. Study: ...