We are taught to be careful as children; we are cautioned that wasps will sting us, that flies carry diseases, and that beetles can bite. Even bees are to be treated with caution: their honeyed gifts ...

When we think about the future of food, it’s unlikely that crickets, meal worms or grasshoppers come to mind. But believe it or not, insects might just be one of the most promising answers to two big ...

Creepy crawlies as decorations for your home might be a natural go-to at Halloween, but what if they could be a nutritious addition to your meals? Incorporating bugs into your diet can be good for ...

Eating insects is considered as disgusting or even primitive in Western societies but elsewhere, 2 billion people consume insects on a regularly basis. Now, according to a report released by the UN ...

Is It Safe if My Dog Eats Bugs? An Expert Weighs In originally appeared on Parade Pets. For those of us who live in the country and even in some cities and suburbs, our dogs eating bugs can be a big ...

The United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization wants to be clear about its new report released today. “We are not saying that people should be eating bugs,” said Eva Muller, Director of FAO’s ...

Remember the grasshoppers you used to chase as a child, or the termites that made you feel disgusted? For many, insects were part of a carefree childhood adventure or creatures to avoid. But what if ...

Crunchy cricket tacos anyone? If the idea sounds stomach-turning, consider new research that shows humans are meant to eat bugs. Well, insects to be exact. Rutgers researchers found that insects were ...