An electronic nose modeled on insect antennae simultaneously identifies gas mixtures and pinpoints their three-dimensional origin by decoding the natural dynamics of odor plumes.

Mosquitoes transmit several pathogens of public health importance, including malaria, dengue, chikungunya and Zika. These ...

Aquaculture plays a critical role in global food security, yet its sustainability is increasingly challenged by reliance on conventional feed ingredients, ...

The 300 million-year-old Tyrannoroter heberti had an extra set of conical-shaped teeth, indicating it likely ate plants. It’s ...

Amended versions of two bills intended to study or address the decline of native insect populations and insecticide spillover ...

An entomologist warns against synthetic insecticides, advocating for natural pest management with organic materials to protect crops, humans, and the envir ...

Danie van der LithIn 2020, a scientific publication on ResearchGate highlighted the formal description of a new genus of soil dwelling insects discovered in the Richtersveld. The genus, named Nama in ...

Abstract: Ecosystems cannot function without the presence of insects, yet due to their enormous diversity and minute variances, recognising and categorising them may be difficult. It is possible to ...

Insects are often seen as invaders due to high-profile species like the yellow-legged (Asian) hornet, the harlequin ladybird and fire ant. But new research reveals insects are also major victims of ...

The growing pressure on global food systems has intensified the interest in sustainable protein sources. Four insect species have been authorized as novel foods in the EU following safety evaluations ...