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The Importance Of Bumblebee Conservation

The steady reduction of global bumblebee populations has had detrimental effects on ecosystems, bringing about the necessity of dedicated measures to prevent further decline. READ MORE

Light Pollution And Moth Behavior

Moths appear to adapt to light pollution over time by evolving a reduced tendency to fly toward artificial light sources. READ MORE

Differing Opinions Of Veg*ns And Omnivores On Insect-Ea...

Researchers find that, due to a pro-environmental tendency, Finnish vegetarians might be more willing to eat insects than omnivores and vegans. READ MORE

Insects – What Does The Future Hold For Them?

Insects' capacity to feel pain or suffer is understudied and poorly understood. This blog explores the many unanswered questions that the possibility of insect sentience brings forth. READ MORE

Glass Half-Full: Optimistic Bumblebees

Scientists find bumblebees show behaviors that could be interpreted as optimism, regulated by dopamine. The findings support some level of insect sentience. READ MORE

Honeybees Eat More When Injured

Scientists find that honeybees increase their food intake upon injury, but do not self-administer pain medication. READ MORE

Eating Insects: Cultural Differences, And The Sushi Com...

In groups of both U.S. and Indian respondents, eating more sushi was associated with greater support for insect consumption. READ MORE

Bumblebee School: Learning And Teaching By Example

Researchers find that bumblebees can learn a "non-natural" foraging task by observation, and spread it culturally within colonies. READ MORE

Is Fear Holding Back Bee Conservation?

Education regarding bees must keep people engaged. Everyone loves to protect cute, friendly, or majestic animals, but many crucial species are odd-looking, ill-tempered, or timid. READ MORE

The Importance Of Bumblebee Conservation

Light Pollution And Moth Behavior

Differing Opinions Of Veg*ns And Omnivores On Insect-Ea...

Insects – What Does The Future Hold For Them?

Glass Half-Full: Optimistic Bumblebees

Honeybees Eat More When Injured

Eating Insects: Cultural Differences, And The Sushi Com...

Bumblebee School: Learning And Teaching By Example

Is Fear Holding Back Bee Conservation?

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The Importance Of Bumblebee Conservation

Light Pollution And Moth Behavior

Differing Opinions Of Veg*ns And Omnivores On Insect-Ea...

Insects – What Does The Future Hold For Them?

Glass Half-Full: Optimistic Bumblebees

Honeybees Eat More When Injured

Eating Insects: Cultural Differences, And The Sushi Com...

Bumblebee School: Learning And Teaching By Example

Is Fear Holding Back Bee Conservation?

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