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12 signs we're in the middle of a 6th mass extinction
The planet is undergoing a sixth mass extinction, the sixth time in the history of life on Earth that global fauna has experienced a major collapse in numbers.Historically, mass extinctions have been...
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Listening to electronic music could stop mosquitoes from biting you,...
A research team found that dubstep tracks could offer effective protection against mosquito bites.When a track by DJ Skrillex was played, male mosquitoes "copulated far less often," while female ones...
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A woman's infection turned out to be bees living in her eye, feeding on her...
Doctors treating a woman with an eye infection was surprised when they found four bees in her eye, feeding from her tear ducts.The 29-year-old woman, known as He, went to Fooyin University Hospital in...
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A parasitic illness from 'kissing bugs' that bite your face at night is...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a warning about Triatoma sanguisuga, a type of "kissing bug" that can pass along a parasitic disease.These bugs feed on the blood of animals...
View ArticleWhy fruit flies are so hard to kill
Come summertime, fruit flies arrive in droves. They're drawn in by the smell of fruit — and by the fungi and other microorganisms that produce rot.The standard fruit fly, or Drosophila melanogaster,...
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Insect milk ice cream exists, and it apparently tastes 'really good'
South African-based startup Gourmet Grubb sells ice cream created with EntoMilk, a dairy alternative made from black soldier fly larvae.The dessert is filled with protein, vitamins, and minerals and is...
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This parasitic fungi takes control of living insects and creates 'zombie ants'
A parasitic fungus commonly known as Cordycep has the ability to create 'zombie ants.'The fungus disrupts the normal behavior of the ant through chemical interference in the brain.This forces the...
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Nearly 9 out of 10 flying insects in hospitals carry potentially harmful...
A new study found that almost 9 out of 10 flying insects in hospitals carry potentially harmful bacteria, and over half of the bacterial strains found were 'superbugs,' or resistant to at least one...
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Eating insects will soon go mainstream as bug protein is set to explode into...
Edible insects are set to become an $8 billion business by 2030, according to a new report from Barclays.Eating bugs is becoming increasingly common as the global population swells and Gen Z seeks more...
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Wasps are taking over Alabama with 'super nests' that can hold 15,000 yellow...
Charles Ray, an entomologist with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, is warning that wasp "super nests" are appearing at an unusual rate in Alabama this year.Ray said that in a normal year, he...
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Toxic caterpillars are parading into new parts of Europe, causing asthma...
The oak processionary caterpillar, named for its unique marching formation, is the larva of an invasive species of moth that has been sweeping across Europe.The insects are covered in around 700,000...
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'You don't feel safe in your own home:' Bed bugs' biggest health threats are...
Bed bug infestations are on the rise. While their bites aren't dangerous, their presence can cause serious mental health issues. Victims of bed bugs report mental health symptoms like paranoia,...
View ArticleHere's what would happen if all insects on Earth disappeared
Although it's impossible to say exactly what would happen if all insects on Earth suddenly vanished, it's likely that civilization and ecosystems would be in serious trouble. Nitrogen-rich feces would...
View ArticleWhat's inside a caterpillar cocoon
Contrary to popular belief, a chrysalis is not a pouch or a sac with a caterpillar inside. It's actually the caterpillar's own body!During metamorphosis, the former caterpillar releases digestive...
View ArticleWhat's really going on inside an insect-munching venus flytrap
Venus flytraps rarely catch flies, despite their name. Instead, they mostly catch spiders, ants, and other critters that can't fly.The trap itself is made of modified leaves containing three trigger...
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The best microscope photos of the year reveal a strange and hidden universe...
The Nikon Small World contest highlights the best microscope images taken each year.The 2019 contest attracted more than 2,000 entries from nearly 100 countries.This year's top image is a picture of a...
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13 creepy photos of the microscopic world around us that will make your skin...
The Nikon Small World contest highlights the best microscope images taken each year.Some of the photos in the 2019 cohort showcase spiders, lice, larvae, and fish skeletons in rarely seen detail.Here...
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A man in Brazil accidentally blew up his yard while trying to kill some...
Cesar Schmitz, of the southern Brazilian city of Enéas Marques, accidentally blew up his lawn while trying to exterminate cockroaches. He told FocusOn News, translated by the New York Post, that his...
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More than 50% of insects have disappeared since 1970, an ecologist warns —...
Of the world's 1 million known insect species, 400,000 are in decline, according to a new report..Since 1970, 50% of all insects may have disappeared.The die-offs are happening because farmers are...
View ArticleWhat If: Scenarios that would change life on Earth and humanity
A perfect balance of events occurred for this planet to support life.That delicate state continues to this day where small changes can have huge impacts on the world.So what would it look like if...
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