The small size of insects does not permit the study of their digestive processes by the classical methods of mammalian physiology; the production of fistulæ, the study of changes in blood constituents ...

Lemon peels, often discarded, possess surprising benefits beyond culinary uses. They serve as natural cleaners, deodorizers, and insect repellents due to their essential oils and citric acid.

The film discusses the severe impact of insects on agriculture and public health, emphasizing their role as significant threats to humanity. It highlights the financial damage caused by various ...

Declining bee populations could be saved by highly targeted new pesticides which attack parasites without harming other species. Scientists hope to use RNA pesticides to tackle pests such as the ...

Move over meat. Beetle larvae consumed as food in some parts of the world deliver as much iron to the body, gram per gram, as beef (J. Ag. Food Chem. 2016, DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.6b03286). Iron is an ...

Other insectivorous plants seldom bear their insect traps on reproductive parts, such as the flowering stem. And, unlike the others, the isotope marker shows up not in the same year but mainly in the ...

Carnivorous plants capture and digest insects to obtain nutrients, adapting to nutrient-poor soils. Their modified leaves, or pitchers, trap prey with slippery walls and hairs, leading to drowning or ...

Insects have plenty to beware when it comes to carnivorous plants. Add an acid-loving fungus to that list of dangers. Sundew plants have tentacle-like leaves that curl around and entrap flies and ...

Since 2019, 98 animated titles have benefited from France’s tax-rebate on international productions (TRIP) scheme, representing 27% of all projects and reflecting a wider industry desire to make the ...

From natural cooling properties to immune-boosting antioxidants, neem leaves offer relief from heat, purify blood, fight infections, aid digestion, and even repel insects. If you are also intrigued by ...