Even in areas relatively undisturbed by human activity, insect populations are on the decline, with climate change as a likely culprit. That's the finding of new research from the University of North ...

Insects may sometimes seem like a scourge on humanity, but without them, our lives would look very different. The quintillions of insects that inhabit our world help feed us, clothe us and have ...

Christopher Halsch has received funding from the USDA NIFA (2022-67011-36563). Eliza Grames receives funding from the National Science Foundation (DEB 2225092). Insects are all around us – an ant on ...

Haiku poems have reflected humans' experiences in nature for hundreds of years, including observations of bugs and other wildlife. Recently, researchers analyzed which insects were mentioned the most ...

A systematic review of human studies published in Nutrients reveals that insect proteins are as good as other protein sources in providing essential amino acids and other health benefits. Study: ...

Cicadas from a 17-year cicada brood and shells shed by cicada nymphs sit at the base of a tree on May 29, 2024, in Park Ridge, Ill. Cicadas are of the order Hemiptera — the type of winged insects ...