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How edible bugs can make food more climate-friendly
The insect industry faces skeptical consumers and regulatory hurdles, but proponents think insects could play a helpful role in sustainable agriculture
Army of hundreds of millions of ants colonizes beach
"It is estimated that there are at least a few hundred million ants in this entire nest," ant specialist Luc Gomel said.
"Let's play a game"—Can you spot the 2 creatures camouflaged in this photo?
"A tomato plant that looked fine on Saturday can be nearly stripped of leaves by Tuesday morning," the Mississippi State University Extension Service said.
Bees facing another threat as cousin of "murder hornet" appears in U.S.
The non-native yellow-legged hornet, a fearsome predator of honeybees, has been detected in the United States for the first time.
Girl, 1, dies after being stung by scorpion while playing in yard
Around 1.5 million scorpion stings occur worldwide each year, resulting in about 2,600 deaths.
Scientists develop game-changing vaccine against Lyme disease ticks
Researchers have developed a way to vaccinate people such that the ticks that cause Lyme disease cannot be colonized by the bacteria that cause the disease.
Snake catcher called out to "large hissing" not prepared for what he finds
James Bindoff, who goes by Townsville Snake Catcher on the internet, found an unusual culprit after responding to what was thought to be a loudly hissing snake.
Toddler dies after tick bites while playing with dog
The little girl, aged only two, is thought to have died from rickettsiosis caused by bacteria transmitted by ticks.
"Tornado" of bees swarms security camera in wild footage
The bees were filmed engulfing the entrance to the property in Pennsylvania, which suffered significant damage.
Scientists discover why mysterious arachnid has alpha, beta and gamma males
The researchers found that males that had lost one of their legs during development were more likely to become gamma males, at the bottom of the male hierarchy.
Rare tropical diseases threaten to plague America
"The risks posed by infectious diseases in the U.S., such as malaria, and their prevention strategies must not be undermined," a global health professor said.
Man dies after being attacked by a swarm of bees
The man and his work colleague were attacked while on a farm.
Boy has 11 maggots removed from eyeball after experiencing eye pain
The boy was brought into hospital following two days of redness and swelling, after a fly flew into his eye.
Shock as man wakes up to discover something crawling on his face
The man told Newsweek: "I thought it was just a spider or maybe a smaller bug but as I swatted it away it felt much harder and heavier."
Georgia woman dies after being bitten by fire ants: Family
The mother stepped on a fire ant mound near her home and suffered a severe allergic reaction.
Earth to be hit by "widespread pest outbreaks"—and it's our fault
The delicate interactions between insects, their predators and prey, and the plants that they rely on, may be thrown off-kilter by climate change.
"Biblical plague" of cannibal crickets smothers town, smells of burnt flesh
The insects, commonly called Mormon crickets, can be dormant for years before hatching in mass numbers under the right weather conditions.
Horrifying clip shows woman's house being invaded by thousands of crickets
With the video receiving more than 9.7 million views, the poster said, "I'm a prisoner in my own home," adding that the cricket infestation "does look witchy."
"Nothing stops them": Locust army filmed destroying crops in shocking video
"It was just utterly spectacular and horrific for anyone standing in their way," said a producer of a docuseries on the 2020 event.
Woman who "felt something moving in her ear" discovers truth in wild video
The footage left viewers on TikTok stunned with one commenting: "I would have IMMEDIATELY gone to the ER after this."
Video of honey bees slowly killing queen terrifies internet
Elisha Bixler described what she witnessed as the "most brutal" thing she's seen in her time as a beekeeper.
Man and his dog attacked by killer bees in Arizona and stung over 300 times
"I have never experienced anything like this. I had been stung many times before but nothing where it was more than 10 or 15 stings," said John Fischer.
Maine resident dies of rare tick-borne virus as cases spread across U.S.
The virus attacks the brain and the membrane surrounding it, which can result in severe neurological symptoms in some patients.
Tiny spider's survival tactic to avoid being eaten shocks scientists
The spider's unusual behavior makes it much less appealing to some predators, allowing them to hide in plain sight.
Man discovers he's covered in ticks after walk in New York
"I definitely was shocked," he told Newsweek. "Especially by the ones on my jeans as they were quickly crawling up my leg."
Deadly Australian Assassin Bugs Rub Themselves in Sticky Resin To Hunt Prey
These bugs scrape resin off blades of grass and rub it on parts of their bodies, allowing them to capture their meal.
Video of cockroach at Met Gala goes viral before getting stepped on
As celebrities jostled for attention at the annual soirée in New York City, it was the uninvited insect that almost stole the show.
Bride steps on "aggressive" ants nest as she's walking down aisle
"I could see a trail of them walking up through the front of my skirt," Jess Davis said.
Florida man in excruciating pain after being stung by "cow killer" ant
"It felt like someone burning me with a cigarette on my inner right thigh," Eric Breuer told Newsweek.
Why insects are drawn to the light, according to science
Insects don't flock towards lights because they're attracted to them, but because they have a biological response that wants to keep the light above them.