It’s miller moth season in Colorado – an entomologist explains why they’re important and where they’re headed
Miller moths migrate through the state every summer and are sometimes considered to be a pest.
Ryan St Laurent, Assistant Professor of Biology, University of Colorado Boulder •
conversation
June 3, 2025 • ~8 min
June 3, 2025 • ~8 min
From furry friends to fish, turning up the heat helps animals fight germs − how Mother Nature’s cure offers humans a lesson on fever
Fever isn’t necessarily a bad thing − it’s actually a useful response to infections.
Harry Bernheim, Associate Professor Emeritus of Biology, Tufts University
• conversation
May 23, 2025 • ~7 min
May 23, 2025 • ~7 min
Billions of cicadas are emerging, from Cape Cod to north Georgia – here’s how and why we map them
Two ecologists explain why a misleading map is worse than no map at all, and how they have worked for years to track the emergences of 13-year and 17-year cicadas.
John Cooley, Assistant Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Connecticut •
conversation
May 22, 2025 • ~9 min
May 22, 2025 • ~9 min
Insect protein could support healthy ageing and fight climate change
Insects are packed with high-quality protein, as well as good fats, vitamins and minerals like iron and zinc.
Catherine Norton, Associate Professor Sport & Exercise Nutrition, University of Limerick •
conversation
May 16, 2025 • ~5 min
May 16, 2025 • ~5 min
Humans are killing helpful insects in hundreds of ways − simple steps can reduce the harm
Insects are often under pressure from several threats at once, from pesticides to habitat loss to pollution.
Eliza Grames, Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences, Binghamton University, State University of New York •
conversation
May 8, 2025 • ~8 min
May 8, 2025 • ~8 min
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