Marcel Dicke (@DickeMarcel) already knew that insects are an excellent source of protein for humans, but he didn’t expect to learn that they have such a positive impact on plants. In an Opinion paper ...
Fly poop may be the next generation of composting, according to the BBC. Black soldier fly larvae are able to digest four times their own body mass in organic matter every day. Some farms are ...
Insect droppings, commonly known as insect frass, may seem useless and downright disgusting, but scientists found that this waste can improve soil health when added as a fertilizer in farming. Insect ...
When it comes to protein sources that are more eco-friendly than traditional livestock, two of the most promising candidates are insects and microalgae. Scientists have now devised a method of using ...
Insect feces and exoskeletons can make agriculture more sustainable and produce less waste, scientists say. By Sabrina Imbler Insects excrete, just as we do, but their feces have a more pleasing name: ...
Likening it to providing more runways at busy airports, researchers at North Carolina State University found in a new study that adding protruding rocks to restored streams can help attract female ...
We are often told that something we can do to fight climate change, is to eat less meat or dairy. While there are certainly greenhouse gas issues with animal production, it is not that simple. But ...
Researchers already knew that insects are an excellent source of protein for humans, but they didn't expect to learn that they have such a positive impact on plants. Researchers discuss the benefits ...
Insect droppings, commonly known as insect frass, may seem useless and downright disgusting, but scientists found that this waste can improve soil health when added as a fertilizer in farming. Insect ...
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