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
June 28, 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
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
June 3, 2022 • ~8 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
May 17, 2022 • ~10 min
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