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Termites Reveal Their True Identity: The New Cockroaches
Unveiling a surprising revelation, termites, those industrious wood-munching insects, are officially recognized as the new members of the cockroach order. As of February 15, 2018,
Fossil with preserved trachea found
A unique prehistoric python with an elongated lung has been discovered in the Messel Pit near Darmstadt, Germany. The Messel Pit is one of the
Virgin Birth’s Genetic Cause Identified
In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers at the University of Cambridge have identified the genetic cause of virgin birth, or parthenogenesis. They were able to manipulate
Exploring Acceptance of Insects as Food
Insects have been approved as food in the EU, but a recent study conducted by researchers at the Technical University of Berlin has found that
Jumping Worms Use Static Electricity
In a fascinating discovery, researchers at Hiroshima University have found that tiny nematode worms, Caenorhabditis elegans, use static electricity to jump, glide through the air,
Ocean Insect Population Decline
Insects are known to make up the majority of the biomass of all land animals. However, despite their abundance on land, they are surprisingly scarce
Tasty Meat Alternative: Mealworms
Insects have been touted as a sustainable protein source for the future, but many people are put off by the idea of eating bugs. However,
Hungry Plant Turns Carnivorous
The Triphyophyllum peltatum, also known as the Dreifaltigblatt, is a plant that typically undergoes photosynthesis but can transform into a carnivorous plant. Researchers from the
Bees Generate More Voltage Than Thunderstorms
In a surprising discovery, British researchers have found that honeybees can generate an electric charge of up to 1,000 volts per meter when in a
EU approves two insect species as food
The European Union (EU) has recently approved grain beetle larvae and house crickets as food, with applications for other insect species still pending. According to
