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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.
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.
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.
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 in Panama discovered a rare hot-pink katydid that transforms from bright pink to green over two weeks, possibly mimicking the color-changing leaves around it. The remarkable find could reveal a new camouflage strategy in the insect world.
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.
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 rainforest insect once thought to have a genetic defect can actually change from hot pink to green in less than two weeks, matching the color shift of tropical leaves as they grow. This discovery reveals a stunning camouflage trick that helps the katydid stay hidden from predators throughout the plant life cycle.
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.
Scientists in Panama discovered a rare hot pink katydid that transformed to green over two weeks, potentially mimicking the color-changing leaves around it. This first-ever observation of color transformation in adult katydids reveals a brilliant new camouflage strategy in the rainforest.
Researchers discovered 90% of North American insects and spiders have zero conservation protections, even though they're essential for healthy ecosystems. A new study is rallying support to protect these forgotten creatures before pest populations spiral out of control.
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.
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.
A casual bushwalk near Mildura led to a scientific first when Judy Allen photographed an insect species never before captured in the wild. Her discovery is helping fill crucial gaps in Australia's biodiversity data.
Scientists discovered caterpillars produce complex rhythms previously only found in primates to convince ants to adopt them. The tiny insects mastered a rare "double meter" beat that mimics queen ant vibrations.
A remote Australian island is teeming with life again after removing 300,000 invasive rodents in 2019. Native cockroaches, beetles, and other invertebrates have surged 60%, restoring the ecosystem from the ground up.
A Leeds train station now features whimsical bug hotels designed to look like beloved local landmarks, turning everyday commutes into conservation lessons. The four miniature structures give insects a safe home while sparking conversations about protecting nature.
Seven years after Lord Howe Island eliminated 300,000 invasive rats and mice, the tiny Australian paradise is experiencing a remarkable revival. Beetles once thought extinct are now breeding again, and the island's unique bug population has surged by 60%.
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