Despite seeing little to no impact from humans, populations of insects in a mountain valley dropped drastically with rising ...

The first explorers in the 17th and 18th centuries, like Abel Tasman and James Cook, charted some of the Fijian islands but ...

Improving biodiversity and maintaining yields at the same time? For many, this sounds like a contradiction in terms. However, a new study by the University of Würzburg shows that both are possible ...

He uses only native species of plants and allows them to grow tall, flower and seed without regular mowing. It’s an approach ...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is opening new ground in ecology. At Rice University, César A. Uribe is developing computational ...

With over 5 million species of insects, some species will inevitably benefit from the same changing conditions that harm ...

Insects in remote ecosystems are declining rapidly. Climate change is likely the cause. A recent investigation by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has revealed that insect numbers are ...

Insect protein is healthy and sustainable. But now it is also at the centre of a far-reaching conspiracy theory. But not everyone's biting. Though insects have long been considered inexpensive, ...

Ant communities are sensitive to fragmentation responding through: extinction of specialist species compared with large habitats, invasion of generalist species, changes in community composition and ...

Research published this month found that even in pristine, untouched areas, insect populations are still on the decline. Climate change is a likely culprit.

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Santa Barbara, CA – September 4, 2025 — The National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis (NCEAS) marked its 30th ...

If you are a non-vegetarian lover and up for some experimentation, there are cuisines that offer insects as a delectable treat, which come as appetizers and even main courses. Taste Atlas recently ...