Tulsa Master Gardeners and OSU's Entomology Department introduce kids to world of bugs

Tulsa Master Gardeners and Oklahoma State University's Entomology Department partnered together to showcase the fascinating ...
Newsday

Bugs are popular pets in nature-loving Japan, buzzing with lessons about ecology and species

TOKYO — The pet of choice in Japan, as much as cuddly kitties and playful puppies, is the humble bug. The bug has been a key part of Japanese culture from the Heian era classic “The Tale of Genji” to ...
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UK children struggle to identify common insects, finds new study

Recent research indicates that while 70 per cent of children aged six to 11 claim watching TV is their favourite hobby, a significant 61 per cent also enjoy outdoor exploration. However, it seems that ...
The Scientist

A Fungus, Not Its Insect Host, Paints the World Red

For thousands of years, artisans have been dyeing textiles, jewelry, and handicrafts with a rich, vibrant red pigment that they obtain from lac insects. The most widely-cultivated lac insect, Kerria ...