Crickets get crunchy as Singapore approves edible insects amid food security push
S'pore approved for human consumption 16 species ranging from crickets to grasshoppers, grubs and mealworms after two years of deliberation.
Sat Aug 03 2024
South Korea ramps up pest control after reports of bedbugs
The wingless insects hide in mattresses and bedding and feed on blood, typically biting at night.
Wed Nov 08 2023
Silkworm sashimi, cricket curry on menu as bugs make a comeback in Japan
While some consumers think eating insects is just gross, Japan has a rich culinary history of insects as food.
Sun Jul 30 2023
Misinformation swirls over EU edible insects
Recent EU approvals for food ingredients derived from house crickets and beetle larvae, have stoked a surge in misleading claims.
Mon Feb 20 2023
Insect consumption is forecast to boom, but not for the reason you might think...
From crickets and worms to cockroaches and locusts, insects have long been hailed as one of the foods of the future.
Sat Oct 15 2022
Thai pop-up wins fans with crunchless cricket burgers
The process is carefully controlled, with the insects chilled to sleep, washed, and then harvested for meal prep.
Thu Sep 15 2022
Care for some meat-flavored insects?
Nearly 2.5 billion people in the world include insects in their diet.
Sat Aug 27 2022
From Taylor Swift to Beyonce: When music's top stars lend their names to insects
Naming wildlife after famous musicians helps to draw public attention to threats facing the environment.
Sun Apr 24 2022
LED streetlights contribute to insect population declines: Study
The results were eye-opening, with a 47 per cent reduction in insect population at the hedgerow sites.
Sat Aug 28 2021
Minus Farm, sustainable food from edible insects
This farm is an alternative to the industrial process of animal breeding, the second biggest CO2 emitter in the world.
Sun Jul 11 2021
Kyrgyz cricket farm hopes to tap Chinese insects market
With one eye on the lucrative Chinese market just across the border, Gaparov launches Kyrgyzstan's first cricket farm.
Fri Jun 18 2021
Cicadas make their Olympic debut in miniature art scenes
The appearance of the insects known as Brood X, has inspired Virginia photographer Oxana Ware to create small-scale art installations.
Sat May 29 2021
'Bee stops' and 'honey highways' could help bees in urban areas
More and more countries are installing infrastructures within their cities to provide a refuge for these foraging insects.
Sun May 23 2021
3D-printed meat, insects or fauxmage: What's for dinner, dear?
Alternatives to meat are increasingly prevalent in today's stores.
Mon Apr 26 2021
Monarch butterfly population moves closer to extinction
The number of western monarch butterflies wintering along the California coast has plummeted precipitously to a record low.
Wed Jan 20 2021
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024