La Trobe University provides funding as a member of The Conversation AU. The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations released a report on Monday called Edible Insects: Future prospects ...

The titan beetle (Titanus giganteus) may just be the insect equivalent of a giant, flawless diamond. The species has a reputation that borders on myth, given that it’s rarely seen alive, which is why ...

Eating insects is considered as disgusting or even primitive in Western societies but elsewhere, 2 billion people consume insects on a regularly basis. Now, according to a report released by the UN ...

David Yeates receives funding from various Australian and International funding agencies, and holds the Schlinger endowed research position at the Australian National insect Collection. The time and ...

Bugs are a nutritious and sustainable source of protein. Why are we so squeamish about eating them? From Kardashian protein popcorn to the TikTok trends of blended cottage cheese and chicken smoothies ...

In a newly published four-part series, Mongabay takes a deep dive into the science behind the so-called “Insect Apocalypse,” recently reported in the mainstream media. To create the series, Mongabay ...

From a distance, the dense river of insects surging up the walls and ceilings of Wollaton Hall is pretty creepy. But take just a few steps closer, and you’ll be rewarded with an astonishing surprise: ...