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Tyson Foods Buys Stake in Insect Protein Company Protix
Will build insect ingredient facility in US
Polish Prankster Scares People With ‘Mutant Spider’ (Video)
A prankster gave unsuspecting people the fright of their lives by unleashing a “mutant spider” on the public. But the monster wasn’t what it seemed ...
10 Natural Ways to Beat an Ant Invasion
Don’t kill ants if they don’t invade your space. Here are some ways to keep them outdoors, where they belong.
A Big Tick for Entomologists: New 3D Colour Scans of Insects
Observation is a cornerstone of science – we learn much about the universe and how it works just by looking at it. But observation can be a huge challenge.
From a Snail’s Perspective, a Wondrous World (Photo Gallery)
Ukrainian photographer Vyacheslav Mishchenko zooms in on the life of tiny, slow-moving creatures most of us give little thought.
Rare African Wasp Has Wings That Fold Like Origami
Scientists have discovered several new species of threatened wasps in Sub-Saharan Africa that are the first known insects to fold the forewings transversely.
To Chase Prey, Tiger Beetles Do a Superfast Dance
If a tiger beetle drew a line as it chased its next meal, the resulting pattern would be a tangled mess. But there’s method to the mess, researchers say.
Better-Fed Ladybirds Redder and More Toxic
New research suggests that the redness of the wings of a ladybird, better known as a ladybug, directly links to its toxicity and the quality of its diet in early life.
