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Unexpected heroes join the fight against insect scourge that threatens 18 states: 'We are able to find them as quickly as possible'

The spotted lanternfly may be small, but its impact is anything but. Since it was first detected in Pennsylvania in 2014, ...

The ‘mosquito factory’ breeding genetically-engineered insects to fight malaria

Malaria cases have skyrocketed in Djibouti in recent years. Rachel Schraer reports on a British company helping produce ...
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Insect protein could support healthy ageing and fight climate change

When we think about the future of food, it’s unlikely that crickets, meal worms or grasshoppers come to mind. But believe it or not, insects might just be one of the most promising answers to two big ...