Mealworms on the premises of the start-up company Alpha Protein. Based in Germany's Bruchsal, the start-up is trying to breed mealworms as animal feed by repurposing food waste. Anna Ross/dpa Startups ...

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How insects, AI, and digital twins are transforming agricultural waste into sustainable animal feed at industrial scale.

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Did you know that mantises groom themselves just like cats do? Read here to learn more, and to watch a surprisingly adorable video of one.

While ornamental spiders are a common addition to many Halloween decorations inside and outside of the home, there may be some bugs and animals in the home uninvited this fall. Spiders, other bugs and ...

With temperatures hiking in much of the US as an oppressive heat wave continues, zoos are taking special measures to keep their animals cool. Think: frozen bug popsicles, mud showers and long pool ...