While insects provide an essential food source for many vertebrate species, they're more than just a protein-laden snack. Chimpanzees use them to sterilize wounds, and herons use them as fishing bait.

It’s the other Grubhub. Singapore’s state food agency redefined “mealworms” after approving a whopping 16 species of insects for human consumption, ranging from grasshoppers to beetle grubs. “With ...

When hit TV show I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! first aired in the UK in 2002, viewers were repulsed by the Bushtucker Trial, which saw contestants attempt to eat all manner of seemingly ...

Insect-based protein is a low-cost, eco-friendly alternative for supplying a nutrient the world needs—but even that's not enough to make people reach for it, University of Alberta research suggests.

Whether roasted, dried, dipped in chocolate, or tossed into a smoothie, edible insects remain a tough sell for die-hard meat-lovers in Western countries. Slowly but steadily, however, food products ...

Insects are a nutritious food source that can be produced more sustainably than conventional livestock. While eating insects is common in many world regions, in western cultures it is more likely met ...

Eating insects—also known as entomophagy—is gaining traction in the United States as a sustainable, protein-rich food trend. While it’s still far from mainstream, certain states are embracing ...

Don Bugito, a San Francisco-based company specializing in serving up edible insect snacks, is looking to enlighten people about the benefits of eating bugs. They offer both savory and sweet flavors.

Across the UK, gardeners are being asked to rethink what they feed European robins as autumn sets in. Experts say one simple ...