Nature Insect decline could massively increase food bills, warn scientists Losing pollinators in the UK alone could add more than € 2.3 billion a year to food bills, warns charity Buglife. 14/05/2022
Travel News 'Toxic caterpillars' are taking over beaches in the UK The hairy caterpillars making a home on British beaches as the weather warms up: what to look out for to keep safe 29/04/2022
Nature Cutting down trees is boosting biodiversity in this Finnish forest The tree stumps they leave behind are providing a unique habitat for birds and insects. 02/03/2022
Travel News Woman finds bedbugs in UK hotel: How to avoid infested accommodation After a woman found a bedbug in a branch of the UK's largest independent hotel brand, here's what to look out for. 20/02/2022
Green News Would you eat sweets made out of insects? The Israeli company behind these gummy bears feeds its insects with the finest organic grass. 18/02/2022
Travel News BA planes found to have insect infestations, report reveals This is not the first time insects have made their way onto a flight. 28/01/2022
Nature Bright red spider discovered as colourblind, in a cruel twist of fate "It's a bit of a head-scratcher what's going on here." 17/01/2022
Nature Giant millipedes ‘as big as cars’ once roamed the UK, experts find The arthropods, known for having two pairs of jointed legs on their body, were found near Newcastle. 10/01/2022
Green News Swarm of deadly scorpions hospitalises 500 people in Egypt Three people have died and hundreds have been injured in the Nile Delta. 16/11/2021
Living Meet the doctor encouraging people to eat insects to save the planet Dr Indroneel Chatterjee is encouraging people to consume more insects in a bid to fight the climate crisis. 08/11/2021
Nature Caterpillars are secretly making climate change worse, study says These leaf-guzzling animals are driving up carbon emissions in the atmosphere. 08/11/2021
Health This tiny insect could prevent allergies for millions in Europe Ragweed is a highly allergenic plant that has been spreading across Europe since its accidental arrival during the Second World War. 23/10/2021
Living Weeds for the win: How to turn your garden into a haven for insects Lawns provide little sustenance for pollinating insects, here's how to improve the wildlife in your garden. 27/07/2021
Living Bug burgers and beetle beer: What is the future of edible insects? Cricket and mealworm cooking classes alongside an increasing interest in eating insects indicates a booming market despite the 'yuck' factor in Western countries. 18/07/2021
Nature New plant-based spider silk could replace single-use plastics Researchers from the University of Cambridge have created a plant-based, sustainable material that could combat plastic pollution. 28/06/2021
Nature Colombia has just been named the world’s official butterfly paradise More than 200 species of butterflies live in Colombia, according to a study by London's Natural History Museum. 24/06/2021
Smart Regions Fish and poultry try a new sustainable diet of larvae and insects In Poland, larvae and insects are used as a source of protein on fish and poultry farms. Organic waste is used to grow these larvae, thus contributing to the circular economy. Bio-recycling and technology go hand in hand in this project supported by the European Cohesion Policy. 21/06/2021
Nature This farm is breeding insects to replace pesticides The bugs are bred to protect the crops from harm and encourage pesticide-free produce. 13/06/2021
Living A Belgian Waffle but with a crunchy twist - it’s made from insects Scientists at Ghent University are experimenting with insect-based fat as a sustainable alternative. 10/06/2021
Nature A race against time: The giant weeds taking over Lake Ossa in Cameroon 6000 Salvinia weevils are being cultivated in Cameroon to control fast-spreading aquatic weeds engulfing the country’s coastal waters. 11/05/2021
Mobility This 300-million-year-old insect is helping future drones take flight Aerodynamic dragonflies are some of the best fliers in the animal kingdom - and their skills are helping improve drone design. 30/04/2021
Nature How Kenyan farmers are turning a locust plague into an opportunity The Bug Picture is empowering communities to come up with sustainable solutions to the plague. 23/02/2021
Living Edible insects likely to hit supermarkets within months The European Food Safety Agency has found that the yellow mealworm is safe for human consumption, paving the way for EU-wide sales. 10/02/2021
Green News This 4000-year-old beetle is returning to the UK due to climate change The Oak Capricorn Beetle went extinct in the British Isles, but our warming climate could mean its impending return. 08/02/2021
Green News 99% decline in butterflies since 1980s is 'horrific', say scientists Populations of the monarch butterfly have seen a 99.9% decline since the 1980s but still no protection is in sight. 16/12/2020
world news Danish Mayfly chosen as 2021's Insect of the Year The Central European insect is known for a lifespan that lasts only a few days 27/11/2020
