On the idea that insects hold the answer to the dilemma of how best to feed farmed fish, peer-reviewed research I recently coauthored, along with industry statements, casts doubt on the ability of ...

An industry based on insects’ natural recycling abilities could help limit the environmental damage from our food system. Warning: This graphic requires JavaScript ...

That creepy-crawly feeling you get thinking about eating bugs? It might be time to get over it. While Western cultures still wrinkle their noses at insect protein, a quiet revolution is transforming ...

Insect-based protein is a low-cost, eco-friendly alternative for supplying a nutrient the world needs—but even that's not enough to make people reach for it, University of Alberta research suggests.

The world of protein is experiencing a remarkable transformation. While most people still reach for chicken, beef, or fish, governments and industry leaders across different continents are embracing a ...

Insect producers say EU rules are choking their industry and driving it into financial ruin — with the environment paying the price. Bug food for pets was never Plan A — it’s the last resort for ...

Crickets, beetles and moths are just some of the insects recently approved for human consumption by the Singapore government. John D. Buffington Bugs may soon make an appearance on dinner plates and ...

Katie has a PhD in maths, specializing in the intersection of dynamical systems and number theory. She reports on topics from maths and history to society and animals. Katie has a PhD in maths, ...