There’s no single, simple way to assess whether bugs feel pain, but research is giving scientists a better understanding of ...

In some regions of the world, wild-caught insects have been a valuable source of protein for centuries. However, the mass farming of insects for food and feed is a modern practice. Over the last ...

Insect farming has evolved into an unconventional yet sustainable source of income for many rural communities. Using controlled environments and specialized feeding methods, farmers raise large ...

Misunderstood and often feared, insects play a crucial role in nature – something that 31-year-old Wendy Zhang hopes to ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Bob Fischer, Texas State University (THE CONVERSATION) Did you know your lipstick ...

Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Deemed to be University (SOA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Insectika Biotech ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) All told, trillions of insects are farmed each year across the globe – more than ...

Today, her farm, tucked away in a quiet neighborhood outside Pattaya, is part of Thailand’s thriving edible insect industry, home to over 20,000 cricket farms. As a member of a cooperative of 18 ...

On some insect farms, a potential concern is injuries ... The issue crops up in other farming systems as well: Chickens harm their flockmates when they don’t have sufficient room.