The world has experienced five mass extinctions over the course of its history, and experts claim we are seeing another one happen right now. A 2017 research paper claimed a ‘biological annihilation’ of wildlife in recent decades has triggered the sixth mass extinction and says the planet is heading towards a ‘global crisis’. Scientists warn … Read more
The burgeoning edible insect industry is inadequately regulated, risking the accidental release of invasive species and environmental and economic damage. It is estimated that, at present, more than two billion people across the globe eat some 1000–2200 different species of insects as part of their traditional diets. Compared to regular meat farming, insects have higher protein-to-fat ratios, … Read more
The burgeoning edible insect industry is inadequately regulated, risking the accidental release of invasive species and environmental and economic damage. It is estimated that, at present, more than two billion people across the globe eat some 1000–2200 different species of insects as part of their traditional diets. Compared to regular meat farming, insects have higher protein-to-fat ratios, … Read more
Insects today have wings because their primitive crustacean ancestors moved to land about 300 million years ago, a new study has revealed. The wings originally evolved from a random outgrowth or ‘lobe’ on the legs of the crustacean ancestors, US researchers claim. Sections of the crustacean’s leg were gradually pushed back into its body to support … Read more
Wizz Air jet pilots had to abandon take-off at 140mph when speed sensor failed because insect had laid three eggs in it The Wizz Air pilots were thundering down the runway at Doncaster Airport Probe later blamed three tiny eggs, each the size of a grain of rice inside sensor The June 16 episode was … Read more
Wizz Air jet pilots had to abandon take-off at 140mph when speed sensor failed because insect had laid three eggs in it The Wizz Air pilots were thundering down the runway at Doncaster Airport Probe later blamed three tiny eggs, each the size of a grain of rice inside sensor The June 16 episode was … Read more
A giant wasp-like insect was discovered by a business owner after it fell out of the sky and landed dead in her back garden. Samantha Stoneley, 28, was enjoying a break from work at her home in Hull on Saturday when a giant hornet-like insect fell from the sky and landed in her garden. She … Read more
‘Something bit me on the…’ Amanda Holden gets very flustered after an insect attacks her intimate areas live on the radio By Rebecca Davison and Raven Saunt For Mailonline Published: 10:57 BST, 20 May 2020 | Updated: 14:57 BST, 20 May 2020 Amanda Holden got more than she bargained for when she was bitten by … Read more
Revealed: Caddis flies use plastic waste from their surroundings to build shells but the new protective layer actually makes it EASIER for predators to attack the mysterious underwater insects Caddis flies are small insects that live on riverbeds and pond bottoms Scientists found they built narrow shells for themselves with plastic waste The plastic shells … Read more
A commercial insect repellent is being tested by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to see if it can kill the novel coronavirus causing the current pandemic. Citriodiol, found in Mosi-guard, has previously proved effective at killing other coronaviruses, including SARS, by destroying the layer which surrounds the virus. COVID-19 is caused by a coronavirus strain … Read more