Faced with exploding global demand for protein and the growing environmental impact of animal farming, insects are emerging ...

Tufts welcomed chef Joseph Yoon, the executive director of Brooklyn Bugs Wednesday, April 17, to host an educational workshop on the health and environmental benefits of incorporating insects into the ...

Tried meatless Mondays? How about black fly Fridays or scorpion Sundays? New York City-based chef Joseph Yoon started cooking insects four years ago for an art project. He now wants to change our ...

In response to the global increase in demand for food caused by demographic growth and population aging, a team of researchers from the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) has made progress in ...

Eating insects is not a common practice in many cultures, but research indicates that it could be a good source of nutrition and even improve gut health. Phys.org tells us that Tiffany Weir, an ...

While the idea of eating worms and insects may make you feel uneasy, research shows a vast array of benefits when integrating these critters into your meals and snacks. In 2013, the United Nations ...

They’re nutritious, affordable, and always in demand. Learn how staffers prepare and deliver thousands of bugs each week to the animals living at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation ...

Researchers at the University of California, Davis want to interview cat owners about the growing trend of insect-based pet food. Reading time 2 minutes Scientists in California want to know if you ...