![South Korea ramps up pest control after reports of bedbugs South Korea ramps up pest control after reports of bedbugs](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/61699432623_TBbedbugsjpg.jpg)
South Korea ramps up pest control after reports of bedbugs
The wingless insects hide in mattresses and bedding and feed on blood, typically biting at night.
Wed Nov 08 2023
![Silkworm sashimi, cricket curry on menu as bugs make a comeback in Japan Silkworm sashimi, cricket curry on menu as bugs make a comeback in Japan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/51690529303_TBTakeNokocafe.jpg)
Silkworm sashimi, cricket curry on menu as bugs make a comeback in Japan
While some consumers think eating insects is just gross, Japan has a rich culinary history of insects as food.
Sun Jul 30 2023
![Misinformation swirls over EU edible insects Misinformation swirls over EU edible insects](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/61676878843_EdibleInsects.jpg)
Misinformation swirls over EU edible insects
Recent EU approvals for food ingredients derived from house crickets and beetle larvae, have stoked a surge in misleading claims.
Mon Feb 20 2023
![Insect consumption is forecast to boom, but not for the reason you might think... Insect consumption is forecast to boom, but not for the reason you might think...](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/81665736537_MEALWORMS.jpg)
Insect consumption is forecast to boom, but not for the reason you might think...
From crickets and worms to cockroaches and locusts, insects have long been hailed as one of the foods of the future.
Sat Oct 15 2022
![Thai pop-up wins fans with crunchless cricket burgers Thai pop-up wins fans with crunchless cricket burgers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/61663232705_BANGKOK.jpg)
Thai pop-up wins fans with crunchless cricket burgers
The process is carefully controlled, with the insects chilled to sleep, washed, and then harvested for meal prep.
Thu Sep 15 2022
![Care for some meat-flavored insects? Care for some meat-flavored insects?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/81661509983_MEALWORMS.jpg)
Care for some meat-flavored insects?
Nearly 2.5 billion people in the world include insects in their diet.
Sat Aug 27 2022
![From Taylor Swift to Beyonce: When music's top stars lend their names to insects From Taylor Swift to Beyonce: When music's top stars lend their names to insects](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/41650623666_TaylorSwift.jpg)
From Taylor Swift to Beyonce: When music's top stars lend their names to insects
Naming wildlife after famous musicians helps to draw public attention to threats facing the environment.
Sun Apr 24 2022
![LED streetlights contribute to insect population declines: Study LED streetlights contribute to insect population declines: Study](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/41630125346_led.jpg)
LED streetlights contribute to insect population declines: Study
The results were eye-opening, with a 47 per cent reduction in insect population at the hedgerow sites.
Sat Aug 28 2021
![Minus Farm, sustainable food from edible insects Minus Farm, sustainable food from edible insects](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/41625993005_INSECT.jpg)
Minus Farm, sustainable food from edible insects
This farm is an alternative to the industrial process of animal breeding, the second biggest CO2 emitter in the world.
Sun Jul 11 2021
![Kyrgyz cricket farm hopes to tap Chinese insects market Kyrgyz cricket farm hopes to tap Chinese insects market](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/51624000005_CRICKET.jpg)
Kyrgyz cricket farm hopes to tap Chinese insects market
With one eye on the lucrative Chinese market just across the border, Gaparov launches Kyrgyzstan's first cricket farm.
Fri Jun 18 2021
![Cicadas make their Olympic debut in miniature art scenes Cicadas make their Olympic debut in miniature art scenes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/81622166048_CICADA.jpg)
Cicadas make their Olympic debut in miniature art scenes
The appearance of the insects known as Brood X, has inspired Virginia photographer Oxana Ware to create small-scale art installations.
Sat May 29 2021
!['Bee stops' and 'honey highways' could help bees in urban areas 'Bee stops' and 'honey highways' could help bees in urban areas](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/81621736836_BEES.jpg)
'Bee stops' and 'honey highways' could help bees in urban areas
More and more countries are installing infrastructures within their cities to provide a refuge for these foraging insects.
Sun May 23 2021
![3D-printed meat, insects or fauxmage: What's for dinner, dear? 3D-printed meat, insects or fauxmage: What's for dinner, dear?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/81619174419_MEAT.jpg)
3D-printed meat, insects or fauxmage: What's for dinner, dear?
Alternatives to meat are increasingly prevalent in today's stores.
Mon Apr 26 2021
![Monarch butterfly population moves closer to extinction Monarch butterfly population moves closer to extinction](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/61611116458_Monarch.jpg)
Monarch butterfly population moves closer to extinction
The number of western monarch butterflies wintering along the California coast has plummeted precipitously to a record low.
Wed Jan 20 2021
![Edible insects move closer to European plates Edible insects move closer to European plates](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/41610602455_INSECTS.jpg)
Edible insects move closer to European plates
Europe hopes to see authorities give permission for yellow mealworms to be marketed to the public by the middle of this year.
Thu Jan 14 2021