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Scientists in Kenya are using crickets, mealworms, and other insects to create jobs, fight hunger, and lift nearly a million people out of poverty. Eight beneficial insects are reshaping Africa's food system in surprising ways.
Scientists discovered two new colonies of the Lord Howe Island stick insect on a remote volcanic outcrop, 25 years after the species was rediscovered. Once so common they were used as fishing bait, these rare insects are bouncing back thanks to a global breeding program.
New research reveals Earth hosts 20 million insect species—triple previous estimates—using innovative tracking methods borrowed from disease epidemiology. We've only discovered 1.5 million so far, meaning countless tiny wonders remain hidden in forests worldwide.
Thousands of drivers across Southeast England are joining a citizen science project that counts bug splats on car plates to help scientists understand and protect insect populations. The simple survey method has already revealed crucial data that's now expanding internationally.
Wildlife filmmakers just unveiled footage of 10 extraordinary animal behaviors that no human has ever recorded on camera before. From vampire squid defense tactics to snow leopards hunting in the Himalayas, these moments reveal nature's hidden wonders.
Wildlife filmmakers have documented extraordinary new behaviors of Bengal tigers that scientists have never observed before. The groundbreaking footage comes from BBC Earth's new series "Tiger Island," filmed in the remote wilderness of Nepal.
Two brothers in Bangkok just launched a private insect museum to help city dwellers reconnect with the tiny creatures that keep our world alive. Their hands-on workshops turn everyday nature encounters into real scientific discoveries.
Meet the froghopper, a tiny Amazon insect that creates a protective bubble home from sap, air, and its own waste. Once it grows up, it becomes one of nature's most incredible athletes, jumping nearly 100 times its own body length.
Scientists discovered that crickets show focused, prolonged grooming behavior after heat exposure, suggesting they might experience pain rather than just reflexes. The findings could reshape how we think about insect welfare.
A conservation project is turning Surrey's chalk grasslands into "insect motorways" to save some of Britain's rarest creatures. The £300,000 initiative will restore 74 acres and reconnect fragmented habitats where species found nowhere else in the UK struggle to survive.
A longevity pediatrician is helping stressed parents understand that their toddler's most challenging behaviors are actually signs of healthy development. Dr. Tanya Altmann's viral post reassures parents that saying "no," throwing food, and refusing to share are all completely normal milestones.
Two Peruvian towns just made history by giving native stingless bees legal rights to exist, thrive, and even be represented in court. It's the first time any insect has been recognized as a rights-bearing entity anywhere on Earth.
A new Netflix documentary filmed incredibly rare mountain gorilla behavior that researchers typically wait a decade to witness. The film reveals striking similarities between gorillas and humans while celebrating conservation wins in Rwanda.
Two London startups just won a major global competition by turning food waste into protein with insects and saving palm trees with AI. They're sharing £1.5 million to scale their solutions across the Middle East and beyond.
Popular diabetes and weight loss medications might help people resist violent impulses, according to new research from Rutgers University. The surprising finding suggests these widely used drugs could affect decision-making beyond appetite control.
Scientists at the University of St Andrews have created an AI tool that instantly translates animal movements into readable descriptions, slashing research time from months to hours. The breakthrough could speed up the discovery of treatments for neurological diseases.
Scientists discovered how caterpillars learn to "speak" ant language using complex rhythms to gain shelter in ant colonies. It's one of the first times this level of acoustic communication has been found in insects.
Researchers captured the rarest of ocean moments: a sperm whale giving birth while her pod rallied around to help. The footage reveals whales cooperate during births just like primates do.
Scientists discovered that female moths can actually hear plants crying out for help when they're stressed. This breakthrough reveals a hidden world where insects listen to ultrasonic plant sounds before choosing where to lay their eggs.
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A groundbreaking South African study of 4,000 people reveals that regular saving habits predict financial wellbeing two to three times better than income levels alone. The findings challenge decades of economic assumptions and offer hope for anyone struggling to build wealth.
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