In defence of ants

Give ants a chance.

Christopher Terrell Nield, Principal lecturer, bioscience, Nottingham Trent University • conversation
July 14, 2022 ~6 min

Feeding insects to cattle could make meat and milk production more sustainable

Feeding insects instead of grain to animals is an inexpensive, sustainable way to increase the world food supply. An animal scientist explains what’s involved in developing insect feed for cattle.

Merritt Drewery, Assistant Professor of Animal Science, Texas State University • conversation
June 28, 2022 ~8 min


How Gardeners Can Control Harmful Insects, Protect Helpful Ones

VOA Learning English • voa
June 18, 2022 ~4 min

Bumblebees pick up more parasites on some flower shapes

The shape of flowers has the biggest effect on how bumblebees acquire parasites, a study shows. The findings could influence what pollinator-lovers plant.

Mick Kulikowski-NC State • futurity
June 15, 2022 ~4 min

Grape-killing bug could invade California wine country

The spotted lanternfly, an invasive Insect that kills grapes and other crops and trees, could reach the California wine region by 2027, researchers say.

Laura Oleniacz - NC State • futurity
June 8, 2022 ~8 min

Bed bugs' biggest impact may be on mental health after an infestation of these bloodsucking parasites

Bed bugs are pretty much universally reviled. But a public health entomologist explains how – while potentially traumatizing to deal with – they aren’t likely to make you sick.

Jerome Goddard, Extension Professor of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Entomology and Plant Pathology, Mississippi State University • conversation
June 3, 2022 ~8 min

Bedbugs' biggest impact may be on mental health after an infestation of these bloodsucking parasites

Bedbugs are pretty much universally reviled. But a public health entomologist explains how – while potentially traumatizing to deal with – they aren’t likely to make you sick.

Jerome Goddard, Extension Professor of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Entomology and Plant Pathology, Mississippi State University • conversation
June 3, 2022 ~8 min

How to make your lawn wildlife friendly all year round – tips from an ecologist

Plus, why you should always remove grass cuttings from your lawn.

Gareth Griffith, Professor of Fungal Ecology, Aberystwyth University • conversation
May 31, 2022 ~7 min


Beyond flora and fauna: Why it's time to include fungi in global conservation goals

Fungi underpin life on Earth, but are far less well catalogued and understood than animals and plants. Three scientists call for including fungi in conservation strategies and environmental laws.

Patricia Kaishian, Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology, Bard College • conversation
May 17, 2022 ~10 min

Sugar trouble kills the mood for mating cockroaches

German cockroach courtship and mating involve a sugary secretion. New research clarifies how this system can go awry.

Mick Kulikowski-NC State • futurity
May 17, 2022 ~8 min

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