Long before humans reached orbit, insects had already shown they could handle the hurdles of spaceflight. Light, highly adaptable and nutritionally rich, these resilient animals present an attractive ...

ESA’s findings show insects thrive where most species cannot. They need minimal resources and can live on plant scraps or organic waste.

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Insects are light, adaptable, nutritious, and easy to farm, making them an ideal nutrient source on long-term space missions.

Space travel has always pushed the boundaries of human exploration, but what about the food that sustains astronauts on these ...

Insect smuggling rarely grabs headlines, yet it has real consequences. The trades draw far less public concern than big‑animal crime.

An animal is unexpectedly moving northward in the United States, prompting concern about its impact on native species and the ...

It turns out it is easy to feed robins without spending any money, as you can naturally encourage them to keep returning to ...

Meet the treehopper, a type of bug best known for the strange, thorn-like protrusions that stick out of its back into the air ...

When the days get shorter and the air turns crisp, it’s a sure sign that your garden is winding down for the year.

Conservation biologist Brian Gratwicke searches with his team for frogs in Altos de Campana National Park in Panama. Nate ...

Animals undergo drastic physiological and behavioral changes to prepare for the incredibly cold and harsh Minnesota winters ...