Scientists finally figured out how mosquitoes track and bite humansMosquitoes possess a hidden sense: they track your body heat using infrared radiation. Researchers discovered this ability, which, when com...
12 May, 2026, 06.45 PM IST
Why hummingbird experts say feeder placement matters more in hot weatherHummingbird feeders can become dangerous in heat. Temperatures above 100°F affect bird health. Wrapping feeders in aluminum foil reflects s...
08 May, 2026, 09.37 AM IST
AgriTech could add $90 billion to Southeast Asia’s GDP by 2033: ReportWhile investments have seen a recent decline due to structural challenges, opportunities abound in digital value chains, AgriFinTech, deep ...
17 Apr, 2026, 10.54 AM IST
The One Inexpensive Food That Can Bring Robins Back to Your Winter GardenWinter's chill makes food scarce for robins, forcing dietary shifts. Gardeners can help by offering fruits like apples and pears, and mealw...
13 Mar, 2026, 06.15 PM IST
Frogs That Eat Murder Hornets Without Harm, Scientists Decode the Secret of Venom ResistanceWhile the northern giant hornet's sting is painful to humans, some Asian frogs fearlessly consume these venomous insects. Scientists reveal...
18 Feb, 2026, 07.24 PM IST
From grasshopers to mealworms, Singapore okays bugs for human consumptionSingapore has permitted 16 insect species for human consumption to boost food security, aiming to meet 30% of nutritional needs by 2030. In...
30 Jul, 2024, 10.50 AM IST
Pests to pets: The future of food and feed may depend on insectsA Bengaluru-based firm wants to use food waste to make protein-rich feed for your fish & animals. If successful, it can change the way Indi...
15 Sep, 2022, 12.53 PM IST
Eat insects to save the planet? This academic feels it could help in achieving a sustainable food systemInsects are far more efficient at converting their feed into energy than conventional livestock.
13 Sep, 2022, 07.25 PM IST
Add roaches according to tasteAs insects are trendy superfoods, how many would be too many in a food order?
18 Mar, 2019, 08.38 AM IST
Chefs and researchers incorporate insects, protein powerhouses into mainstream dietThe UN has been making a case for using insects as food for a very long time, with the Food and Agriculture Organisation working on the top...
23 Apr, 2017, 01.00 AM IST
- Salt and protein in food lead to post-meal sleepiness
New York, Nov 22 (IANS) Higher protein and salt content in our food, as well as the volume consumed, can lead to longer naps, suggests new ...
22 Nov, 2016, 05.37 PM IST
A case of creeping nutritional over-roachNo doubt before this century is out, insects will have developed an entirely new relationship with the only other species on the planet tha...
21 Jul, 2016, 03.58 AM IST
Bees naturally vaccinate their babies: StudyWhen it comes to vaccinating their babies, bees don't have a choice - they naturally immunise their offspring against specific diseases fou...
03 Aug, 2015, 06.21 PM IST
Bees naturally vaccinate their babies: studyWhen it comes to vaccinating their babies, bees don't have a choice - they naturally immunise their offspring against specific diseases.
02 Aug, 2015, 04.33 PM IST
‘Lesser’ Florican prompts Madhya Pradesh to develop habitat at SailanaAlarmed over continuous decline in migration of Lesser Florican locally known as Likh and Kharmor in Madhya Pradesh, forest department has ...
17 Sep, 2014, 05.45 PM IST
BT may curb roundworm infection, says studyBT, or soil bacteria could help battle roundworm infection worldwide, says a study.
09 Mar, 2010, 06.53 AM IST
- Edible insects: Food for thought
Beetles, ants, bees, grasshoppers and crickets are some of the most widely enjoyed of the over 1,400 insect species eaten by humans worldwi...
20 Feb, 2008, 03.21 PM IST