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๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ 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 โ€ข 17:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 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 โ€ข 15:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Households urged to spray 1 household item on doors before March

Experts recommend spraying vinegar on doors to maintain a pest-free home as insects become active in spring.

Feb 24 โ€ข 07:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

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

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

Feb 23 โ€ข 12:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Cafรฉ Satz in Marburg: Fancy Mealworm Waffle?

Cafรฉ Satz in Marburg is attracting customers with its environmentally friendly and protein-rich dishes made from insects like crickets and grasshoppers.

Feb 23 โ€ข 12:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

Syringes against the DNC: a front line of veterinarians protects Spain from the plague of 'bloodsuckers' that devastates cattle

A group of veterinarians in Spain is working to protect cattle from a virus spread by bloodsucking insects, which can lead to severe economic consequences.

Feb 19 โ€ข 23:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 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 โ€ข 19:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
Life & Tech

Insects Are Becoming a Kind of Cultural Evening Star

The article discusses the significance of insects in culture and their critical role in the ecosystem, highlighted by the recent premiere of a work titled 'Insecta' by Simon Toldam.

Feb 18 โ€ข 13:24 UTC
๐ŸŒ 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 โ€ข 14:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ 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 โ€ข 06:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Why they recommend burning a clove of garlic on the stove

Home tips suggest burning a garlic clove on the stove to neutralize odors and repel insects naturally.

Feb 15 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Washing cauliflower with water is not enough! This way, insects hidden in every corner will die

The article emphasizes the importance of thoroughly cleaning cauliflower to remove hidden insects and larvae, which ordinary washing cannot eliminate.

Feb 12 โ€ข 16:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
Life & Tech

Ligia E. Dรญaz, from CSIC: 'Before we didn't eat sushi, and now we do, why not insects?'

Ligia E. Dรญaz discusses the cultural shift towards edible insects in her newly published book, highlighting their nutritional benefits and the positive environmental impact of integrating them into diets.

Feb 10 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Diseases and Insects: The Harsh Suffering of Migrants Detained in Texas

A detention center in rural Texas has become a grim symbol of the Trump administration's stringent immigration policies, where migrants are suffering from widespread illnesses.

Feb 9 โ€ข 12:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Among insects with transparent wings and fire spots: Keith Willmott has been researching butterflies in Ecuador for more than 30 years

Keith Willmott, a British researcher, has dedicated over 30 years to studying the rich variety of butterflies in Ecuador, starting from his teenage travels in the tropics.

Feb 8 โ€ข 13:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
Crime & Justice

Rotting bodies of children, worms, insects... Funeral director in the US sentenced to 40 years in prison

A Colorado funeral director was sentenced to 40 years in prison for hiding 189 decomposing bodies and providing families with fake ashes.

Feb 7 โ€ข 10:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

6 Crore Flat, Water with Insects... The Bad Condition of Noida's Posh Society

Residents of Brahmaputra Apartments in Noida face severe water contamination issues, waking up to dirty water filled with filth and insects, raising concerns over public health in the area.

Feb 6 โ€ข 15:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

"I call the cleaning service every two weeks..." Residents of new housing developments in the capital complain about insects in their homes

Residents of new housing developments in the capital are voicing concerns over the sudden appearance of silverfish, frequently calling for specialized cleaning services to address the issue.

Feb 6 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ABC
Life & Tech

From solitary cockroaches to social termites: the 'sexual secret' that allowed them to conquer the world

A new study reveals that termites built their complex societies not by gaining new genes, but by losing them, with the key being the abandonment of sperm competition to create large colonies.

Feb 4 โ€ข 23:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Six household mistakes that attract rats, mice and termites to your home

A moving expert outlines six common household errors that can unknowingly invite pests like rodents and insects despite maintaining cleanliness.

Feb 3 โ€ข 12:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
Life & Tech

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

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

Feb 3 โ€ข 07:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
Life & Tech

Insects: The One-Sided Love of Mosquitoes for Humans

A recent study reveals that various mosquito species preferentially bite humans over other options, highlighting a one-sided affection that mosquitoes have for people.

Jan 15 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ iRozhlas
World

Even a cockroach has a soul. A Japanese company thanks the insects killed during research

A Japanese company expresses gratitude to the cockroaches that were killed during scientific research.

Jan 7 โ€ข 22:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
National & Local

Russians will never eat insects โ€“ 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 โ€ข 13:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elDiario.es
World

200 different insects, a desert, two thousand plant species, and the highest peak of the peninsula in one mountain range

Sierra Nevada is a significant ecological and cultural site in Andalusia, recognized as a Biosphere Reserve and National Park, showcasing immense biodiversity and scientific interest.

Jan 7 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง 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 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
Crime & Justice

People are faking food photos with the help of AI to get refunds

Fraudsters are using AI to create fake images of food, making them appear undercooked or infested with insects in order to receive refunds from delivery services.

Jan 3 โ€ข 11:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
Life & Tech

"We are all Asgardians": Scientists have identified the ancestor of all forms of life on Earth

Scientists are closer than ever to understanding how complex life arose on Earth by identifying the roots of eukaryotes, the category of life that includes all animals, plants, fungi, and insects.

Jan 2 โ€ข 09:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ABC
World

Amazon stingless bees become the world's first insects with rights

Amazon stingless bees, the oldest species on the planet, have been granted rights due to their crucial role in pollinating the flora and crops of the Amazon, including coffee, cacao, and avocados.

Jan 2 โ€ข 02:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
Crime & Justice

Unwanted passengers of KLM planes โ€“ 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 โ€ข 06:00 UTC

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