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US Man Arrested For Secretly Spraying Insect Repellent On Roommates' Food
The shocking incident also highlights the importance of being cautious when sharing living spaces with another person.
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'Perfect Forensic Tool': How Scientists Use Bed Bugs To Bust Crime
Long-loathed as itchy household pests, the blood-sucking insects have revealed a darker, more intriguing potential as Malaysian scientists have discovered they can be turned into unlikely crime-busting allies.
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New Butterfly Species 'Iryna's Azure' Named After Murdered Ukrainian Refugee
The small, light-blue insect, native to South Carolina, has been officially named "Iryna's Azure" by researchers from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
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Watch: Pakistan Captain Fatima Sana's 'Pest Control' Act Leaves Commentators in Stitches
Pakistan captain Fatima Sana sprayed an insect repellent in the air during the Women's World Cup 2025 match against India.
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Greek Heiress Marissa Laimou, 28, Dies In London Flat After Alleged Insect Bite
The hospital, from where Laimou was sent home, has reportedly initiated an internal probe over the incident.
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Unique Eggs Help Scientists Identify Insect Species In Australia Weighing As Much As Golf Ball
In a remote rainforest in Australia, home to deadly snakes, spiders and creepy-crawlies, scientists have discovered a new species of stick insect they believe is the heaviest ever found in the country.
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Michelin-Starred Restaurant In South Korea Serves Dish Topped With Ants, Lands In Legal Trouble
The restaurant allegedly imported dried ants from the US and Thailand and used them as a garnish in around 12,000 dishes.
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How South Korea Is Dealing With Viral "Lovebug" Invasion
K-pop's BTS are grossed out by them. A YouTuber ate them. Hikers plough through them: South Korea is dealing with a "lovebug" invasion that experts say highlights worsening climate change.
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Anti-Environmentalism Is On The Rise But It Is Full Of Contradictions
Environmental damage is an everyday reality: unpredictable weather, the collapse of animal and insect populations, and a range of other challenges are not just on the TV, they are outside the window.
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How Insects, Smallest Animals Survive Antarctica
In Antarctica's freezing depths, tiny creatures have mastered survival tactics that could unlock secrets to extreme cold resistance, with implications for science and medicine.
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US Man Arrested For Secretly Spraying Insect Repellent On Roommates' Food
The shocking incident also highlights the importance of being cautious when sharing living spaces with another person.
-
'Perfect Forensic Tool': How Scientists Use Bed Bugs To Bust Crime
Long-loathed as itchy household pests, the blood-sucking insects have revealed a darker, more intriguing potential as Malaysian scientists have discovered they can be turned into unlikely crime-busting allies.
-
New Butterfly Species 'Iryna's Azure' Named After Murdered Ukrainian Refugee
The small, light-blue insect, native to South Carolina, has been officially named "Iryna's Azure" by researchers from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
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Watch: Pakistan Captain Fatima Sana's 'Pest Control' Act Leaves Commentators in Stitches
Pakistan captain Fatima Sana sprayed an insect repellent in the air during the Women's World Cup 2025 match against India.
-
Greek Heiress Marissa Laimou, 28, Dies In London Flat After Alleged Insect Bite
The hospital, from where Laimou was sent home, has reportedly initiated an internal probe over the incident.
-
Unique Eggs Help Scientists Identify Insect Species In Australia Weighing As Much As Golf Ball
In a remote rainforest in Australia, home to deadly snakes, spiders and creepy-crawlies, scientists have discovered a new species of stick insect they believe is the heaviest ever found in the country.
-
Michelin-Starred Restaurant In South Korea Serves Dish Topped With Ants, Lands In Legal Trouble
The restaurant allegedly imported dried ants from the US and Thailand and used them as a garnish in around 12,000 dishes.
-
How South Korea Is Dealing With Viral "Lovebug" Invasion
K-pop's BTS are grossed out by them. A YouTuber ate them. Hikers plough through them: South Korea is dealing with a "lovebug" invasion that experts say highlights worsening climate change.
-
Anti-Environmentalism Is On The Rise But It Is Full Of Contradictions
Environmental damage is an everyday reality: unpredictable weather, the collapse of animal and insect populations, and a range of other challenges are not just on the TV, they are outside the window.
-
How Insects, Smallest Animals Survive Antarctica
In Antarctica's freezing depths, tiny creatures have mastered survival tactics that could unlock secrets to extreme cold resistance, with implications for science and medicine.
