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Topic: insects

How the humble fruit fly transformed research on genes, tissue, disease & evolution

Most non-pest insects receive little scientific attention, but the fruit fly is a popular research organism. It is small, has a quick life cycle, and can produce hundreds of offspring.

Scientists discover fruit flies’ superpower: They can ‘taste’ the high and low pH in food

Fruit flies have a unique taste receptor that allows them to detect alkaline foods and may help them dodge toxic substances, says US study published in Nature Metabolism last week.

A room-temperature superconductor that works in low pressure, and losing Spock’s Vulcan

ScientiFix, our weekly feature, offers you a summary of the top global science stories of the week, with links to their sources.

Insects in Asia are in serious trouble. No, pesticides & climate change aren’t the only cause

We're so used to considering insects as pests that we think that with fewer of them, agriculture might prosper. This new study reveals why that is not the case.

Snapshot of a starburst — Webb telescope captures image of entwined galaxies forming new stars

ScientiFix, our weekly feature, offers you a summary of the top global science stories of the week, with links to their sources.

Want to boost milk and meat production? Feeding insects to cattle can help

The global market for edible insects is growing quickly, and advocates say that using insects as ingredients can make human and animal food more sustainable.

Five reasons why eating insects could reduce climate change

Most of us aren't accustomed to regard insects as food. But before you say "yuck," hear us out. They can be a source of sustainable and nutritious protein.

Insects are climbing out of the ground in North America after 17 yrs only to mate, die in weeks

Brood X Cicadas have an unusual life cycle of 13 or 17 years underground. However, climate change is disrupting their cycle.

88-year-old Manipur tea seller-turned-bridal dresser among this year’s Padma Shri awardees

Snippets from the vibrant Northeast that capture politics, culture, society and more in the eight states.

The 6 pests coming to eat our crops, thanks to climate change

Climate change is opening up new habitats to old pests, transforming them from a mere nuisance into a growing menace.

On Camera

India-Pakistan ready for lehenga diplomacy. Maryam Sharif has made the first move

Sometimes, we end up embroidering the truth as we overthink and overanalyse a fastidious lady’s personal wardrobe preferences for significant occasions.

India & EU announce “mother of all trade deals”. This is why it matters

Two sides also announce signing of a Security & Defence Partnership, launch negotiations for an intelligence sharing agreement & explore India’s addition to Horizon Europe programme.

From action near Myanmar to hand-to-hand combat in Kishtwar, meet this year’s gallantry award winners

Overall, President Droupadi Murmu has approved Gallantry awards to 70 armed forces personnel, including six posthumous, on the eve of 77th Republic Day.

Non-alignment is coming back in a new avatar: Trump-peedit alliance

No nation other than China can negotiate one-on-one with Trump on an equal footing. That’s why the middle powers who so far formed the core of multilateral bodies now feel orphaned.