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🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

The Great Insect Extinction. About Cars, Insects, and Plants that Escape

The article discusses the alarming decline of insect populations in response to rapid climate change and its implications on the environment and human behavior.

Mar 21 • 06:10 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Cirque du Soleil presents 'OVO' in Madrid and this is its surprising 'backstage'

Cirque du Soleil's latest show 'OVO' debuted in Madrid at the Movistar Arena, showcasing an intricate backstage setup and spectacular performances inspired by a vibrant insect colony.

Mar 20 • 11:45 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Anmat prohibits a series of cosmetic products and an insect repellent due to irregularities

Argentina's Anmat has banned certain cosmetic products and an insect repellent due to irregularities concerning their health registration.

Mar 20 • 06:32 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Animal Fights on Social Media: 'This Has Nothing to Do with Nature'

Brutal animal fight videos, such as 'Insect Wars', are circulating on social media, prompting the German Animal Welfare Association to address the issue as a form of animal cruelty.

Mar 19 • 12:12 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

What scientists did not tell you about the insect that changes color every two weeks

Researchers have discovered that a tropical insect, the 'Arotta festai', can change color every two weeks to blend in with its rainforest environment.

Mar 19 • 07:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

City Hall expands fogging service with 10 cars per day

The City Hall of São José dos Campos has increased the number of daily vehicles for fogging to ten in order to combat the high incidence of mosquitoes this season.

Mar 18 • 17:56 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Arrest for... 2,000 Ants: The Strange 'Export' Ring That Concerns Kenyan Authorities

Kenyan authorities arrested a Chinese citizen at Nairobi's airport after discovering over 2,000 live ants hidden in their luggage, revealing an unusual trafficking market for rare insect species.

Mar 18 • 09:36 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Mosquito larvae open a new path for understanding climate change

Researchers from TalTech and Nordic colleagues discovered a new way to understand past climate patterns by studying insect remains preserved in lake sediments.

Mar 17 • 11:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: Players lie on the ground after insect attack during football match in the interior of Bahia

Football players in Ipirá, Brazil, halted a match and lay on the ground due to an invasion of insects, initially thought to be wasps but later identified as dragonflies.

Mar 16 • 13:39 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

New Study: How Acrobatically Flies Mate

A new study reveals the acrobatic mating behaviors of mayflies, showcasing their remarkable physical adaptations during the brief courtship ritual.

Mar 15 • 13:44 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Insect Battles on Social Media: The Cruel World of 'Insect Wars'

Videos titled 'Insect Wars' showcase brutal animal battles on social media platforms, depicting real-life encounters between insects and other animals.

Mar 15 • 12:05 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

New colonies of stick insect once thought extinct found on volcanic outcrop

Rare colonies of the Lord Howe Island stick insect, once believed to be extinct, have been discovered on Ball's Pyramid, raising hopes for their reintroduction to Lord Howe Island.

Mar 14 • 23:14 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Why does denim attract hordes of biting march flies?

The article discusses why denim, particularly dark blue, attracts march flies in southwestern Australia, posing challenges for outdoor enthusiasts.

Mar 14 • 00:06 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

How Pokémon taught Aussie insect fans how to catch 'em all

Pokémon has significantly influenced Australian entomology by engaging citizens in virtual science, reflecting its creator's childhood fascination with insects.

Mar 12 • 18:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Biologist captures 'army' of ants protecting insects in exchange for food; VIDEO

A biologist in Brazil filmed ants defending a type of insect known as a 'soldier', showcasing a unique mutualistic relationship.

Mar 11 • 17:19 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'Transform your garden into magical woodland' with B&M's £1.50 buy

B&M is offering a whimsical garden decoration for £1.50 that aims to create a magical woodland atmosphere with solar-powered insect stake lights.

Mar 9 • 12:14 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

TESTS. Which insect has a scent reminiscent of apricots? Questions from the updated Red Book

The article presents a quiz on various species included in Latvia's Red Book, focusing on an insect whose males emit an apricot-like pheromone.

Mar 7 • 04:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Tanajura costs up to R$ 300 and becomes a hamburger, pizza, and snack in the Agreste region of Pernambuco

The tanajura, a traditional insect from the interior of Pernambuco, is currently being sold for as much as R$ 300 per kilogram due to its seasonal availability, and is being featured in various dishes like hamburgers and pizzas.

Mar 5 • 23:48 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The list of insects in Estonia has been expanded by a previously unseen ground beetle

Entomologist Uno Roosileht discovered a new species of ground beetle, Ophonus melletii, in Southern Estonia, marking a significant addition to the local insect fauna.

Mar 5 • 08:58 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Girl 'thought she was going to die' after restaurant served her 'poisoned' drink

Two young sisters suffered severe reactions after being mistakenly served insect repellent instead of cranberry juice at a restaurant in Australia, leading to a £20,000 fine for the establishment.

Mar 4 • 12:37 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Breaking: Restaurant fined $40k after children served citronella instead of cranberry juice

A restaurant in Perth was fined $40,000 after two children drank insect repellent instead of cranberry juice due to a mix-up.

Mar 3 • 08:28 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The largest flightless insect on the planet hatched from domestic eggs in Prague Zoo for the first time

The first domestic hatching of the world's largest flightless insect occurred in the Prague Zoo.

Feb 28 • 17:08 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

A European country presents biotechnological insects for military use at NATO

A German startup announced the deployment of biotechnological insect systems for military use at NATO, with confirmed field trials and plans for future missions focused on detection and reconnaissance.

Feb 27 • 17:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Brent school knife attack suspect, 13, 'filmed himself stabbing children in neck'

A 13-year-old boy allegedly attacked two other children with a knife and used insect spray on another at Kingsbury High School in Brent, London.

Feb 27 • 11:58 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Apocalyptic Scenes in Tourist-Favored Islands: Swarms of Insects Invade

Authorities in the Canary Islands report swarms of insects have invaded tourist areas, causing unsettling scenes but no immediate threat to public health.

Feb 26 • 15:04 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

From Insect Detection to Soybean Analyzer, AI is Helping Agriculture

AI solutions are being showcased at the AI Impact Summit, specifically highlighting tools designed to assist farmers.

Feb 25 • 03:37 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The sharpshooter advances steadily in the country and calls for maintaining monitoring of plots to prevent greater population growth

The population growth of the sharpshooter pest, an insect that transmits the bacteria causing maize stunting disease, is spreading across Argentina's agricultural regions, prompting calls for increased monitoring.

Feb 23 • 20:13 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Insects as a Protein Source: Would You Like Mealworm Waffles?

In Marburg, a student café is attracting customers with innovative insect-based snacks, highlighting the potential of insects as an environmentally friendly protein source.

Feb 23 • 12:29 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Life & Tech

Popular actor exposes massive insect scare at cheap motel during memorable gig

Kevin James shares a humorous yet alarming story about finding a cockroach in his motel room during a comedy gig.

Feb 20 • 15:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Protection on the Return to School: Why Insect Repellent Became an Essential Item in the Backpack

With the return to school, children are spending more time outdoors, making insect repellent a necessary item for their health and safety.

Feb 18 • 20:26 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Once Again Remembering Insects in Food: Will the EU Really Make Such Products Mandatory?

The article discusses a rumor circulating on social media about the EU potentially mandating public procurement of insect-based food products to promote consumption.

Feb 18 • 19:49 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Organism the size of a grain of rice exposes the planet's crisis: plastic in the intestines of the 'toughest' ice insect

An international research team has found microplastic particles in the intestines of Belgica antarctica, the smallest insect inhabiting Antarctica, highlighting environmental pollution even in remote natural areas.

Feb 18 • 08:45 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The spread of the spruce bark beetle has decreased in Southern Estonia

The prevalence of the spruce bark beetle in Southern Estonia has declined, attributed to an increase in its natural predators and unfavorable weather conditions.

Feb 16 • 19:21 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: New Species Discovered At Richtersveld National Park

Scientists have discovered several new insect species in Richtersveld National Park, highlighting the park's biodiversity.

Feb 16 • 14:33 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Spotted Lanternfly: An Insect That Defied Genetic Laws

Researchers have found that the Spotted Lanternfly, originally from China, has adapted successfully in the U.S. despite losing genetic diversity.

Feb 16 • 14:04 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

Curse of those who opened Tutankhamun's tomb - poison insect bite, fire, flood and murder

The article discusses the alleged curse associated with the opening of Tutankhamun's tomb in 1923, highlighting a series of misfortunes experienced by those involved.

Feb 16 • 06:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

On Scorching Sands: A Small Creature Discovers an Impossible Way to Survive

A recent study reveals that the Namib Desert beetle can lower its body temperature during physical activity even in extreme heat, challenging previous assumptions about insect physiology.

Feb 15 • 06:13 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Protiberia or how to convert warehouses into insect farms to produce protein

Protiberia is an innovative initiative in Spain that transforms unused rural warehouses into insect farms for protein production.

Feb 12 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Photo: ‘Hidden’ in the waterfalls of MG, a new species of dragonfly is found

A new species of dragonfly, named Hetaerina giselae, has been discovered in the Pico do Itambé State Park in Brazil as part of an insect and arachnid inventory project.

Feb 11 • 13:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Dengue mosquito larval index drops by 45% in São José; see the infestation level in each neighborhood

A recent survey in São José dos Campos reported a 45% decrease in the larval index of the dengue mosquito Aedes aegypti, indicating improved control measures against the insect.

Feb 6 • 13:14 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

VIDEO Dangerous Insect Again Threatens the Forest on Marjan, the Situation is Critical

After a month-long halt, machinery has resumed work in the Marjan forest park in Split to repair areas devastated by a severe storm in July, with temporary restrictions for citizens on the northern side of the park.

Feb 6 • 12:04 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Woman gets face transplant after horror insect bite in the Canary Islands

A woman named Carmen has received a face transplant following a severe bacterial infection caused by an insect bite in the Canary Islands, with the transplant donated by a woman who had sought euthanasia.

Feb 4 • 11:25 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Inquiry to zero in on Newcastle hospital impacted by mould and maggots

A NSW parliamentary inquiry will investigate insect and mould issues at Newcastle's Calvary Mater Hospital, amidst concerns about safety raised by health representatives.

Feb 4 • 04:36 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Insects in Food: The Collapse of Ÿnsect and Consumers Saying No to Crickets and Larvae

The article discusses the collapse of Ÿnsect and the growing consumer resistance to insect-based food products such as crickets and larvae amid EU supply considerations.

Feb 3 • 07:09 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Alert in Texas due to a 'flesh-eating' worm: Greg Abbott issued a 'disaster declaration'

Texas Governor Greg Abbott declared a statewide disaster to prepare for the potential arrival of the 'flesh-eating' screw-worm, aiming to prevent its establishment in the state.

Feb 2 • 22:01 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Life & Tech

Insect bite on the face caused death of cells and tissues, and a partial transplant was performed

A team of professionals at the Vall d'Hebron University Hospital in Barcelona conducted the world's first partial face transplant using tissue from a donor who chose euthanasia, following an infection from an insect bite that severely damaged the recipient's facial tissue.

Feb 2 • 21:24 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Cloth wraps treated with ‘dirt cheap’ insecticide cut malaria cases in babies

Researchers in Uganda found that treating traditional cloth wraps used for carrying babies with the insect repellent permethrin reduced malaria infection rates in infants by two-thirds.

Jan 16 • 05:00 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Russians will never eat insects – top MP

A top Russian MP declares that insect-based food will never be introduced to the Russian market, contrasting it with the European Union's acceptance of mealworm larvae as food.

Jan 7 • 13:52 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Mum shares 'disgusting' reality after home is infested by creepy crawlies

A pregnant woman expresses her stress and helplessness after her home becomes infested by insects, sharing her challenging experience with pest control.

Jan 4 • 08:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Crime & Justice

Unwanted passengers of KLM planes – from bedbugs to a rat over the Atlantic

American passengers have filed a lawsuit against KLM airlines, claiming they were bitten by bedbugs during a flight, seeking $200,000 in damages as reports suggest a broader issue of insect presence in the airline's planes.

Dec 30 • 06:00 UTC

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