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Insects
From creepy crawlies to those that buzz and fly, insects are all around.
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Using nature's natural predators to protect crops
A French startup breeds millions of predatory bugs and wasps to protect tomato plants instead of using insecticides.
Soils at their limit
Modern agriculture is designed to produce high yields. But it also depletes the soil.
Eco Africa — The Environment Magazine
This week on Eco Africa: Making 3D-printed beehives and getting our hands dirty with vertical farming.
Saving bees with innovative hives
A startup in Berlin has come up with a new type of beehive that can protect the tiny pollinators from Varroa mites.
Haute cuisine insects
Mealworms and crickets feature on the menu of Parisian top chef Laurent Veyet.
The 77 Percent - The Magazine for Africa's Youth
We meet young Africans who make a living from farming and find out what challenges they're facing.
The nutritious taste of bugs
In Zimbabwe, scientists have published a cookbook to make edible insects more appealing.
Endangered penguins killed by swarm of bees
More than 60 endangered African penguins were found dead near Cape Town in South Africa.
Cookbook for edible insects
Edible insects are not only nutritious but farming them also emits far less carbon and methane gas than livestock does.
Germany: Can non-native trees save the forests?
As global heating intensifies, the risk that we may lose our forests altogether has never been greater.
Record sum for first Spider-Man comic
The first Spider-Man comic book from 1962 has now sold for a record $3.6 million.
How can we save our dying forests?
Forest dieback is reaching alarming levels in Germany. What can be done to avert disaster?
From insecticide-maker to conservationist
Metamorphosis of an insecticide-maker: A German entrepreneur who puts bees before business.
Ask Derrick: Insects and the Virus
Our science correspondent looks at whether the virus can spread via an insect bite.
Mosquito myths busted
This World Mosquito Day, learn what will protect you against mosquitos, why they're good and the sweet blood theory.
DIY solutions for secondhand clothing, gardens & beehives
When communities face challenges they often find their own, homemade fixes.
It's do or die for Germany's forests
The health of German forests is in terminal decline, with global heating and poor management both to blame.
Can bugs help solve our plastic problem?
Plastic needs hundreds of years to decompose. But what if nature could help?
ICYMI: Feel-good stories from around the world
Black American wins US spelling bee, bee-feeders spread hope, the largest sandcastle ever made, and a child prodigy.
First African American wins US spelling bee
Zaila Avant-garde won the Scripps National Spelling Bee, taking home the top prize of $50,000, after spelling "Murraya."
Saving the right bees
Bee diversity has decreased since the 1990s. The loss of pollinators threatens the food chain. Which ones need saving?
Belgium's forest of the future
As the climate emergency escalates, Belgian experts are developing a new forestry strategy.
From bug killer to bug rescuer
From insect killer to insect rescuer – a pesticide maker transforms his business.
Focus on Europe - Spotlight on People
Thousands of Nigerian women in Italy are being forced into prostitution.
Protesting with flags, guns and tires
Although protesting is serious business, a lighter side can also be found among the most arresting photos of today.
France: Thieves put beekeepers on high alert
Due to mass bee deaths, French beekeepers are stealing beehives from their colleagues.
Insects: 6 legs and lots of protein
The EU has cleared the way for insects to be sold as food. Insect farms and even some bakeries are seizing the moment.
The ups and downs of Marvel Comics
Stan Lee, bankruptcy and blockbuster glory: A Munich exhibition marks the 60th anniversary of the comic book publisher.
Breeding cockroaches on purpose
Cockroaches give most people the creeps, but one man in Tanzania sees them as a blessing.
In Mali, using neem oil in sustainable agriculture
Neem oil can be used as a plant protection product. Some farmers are now using it to replace chemical pesticides.
DIY solutions for secondhand clothing, gardens & beehives
When communities face challenges they often find their own, homemade fixes.
Dying bees: What's the big deal?
We are losing billions of bees every year to many complicated causes. Why do we need bees?
US construction boom sends European lumber prices soaring
With major supplier Canada struggling to keep pace, US firms are turning to Europe, leaving German carpenters unhappy.
Organic honey from the mountains
Pollution and logging in the Sharr National Park are impacting rare species like lynx and bears.
Kosovo: Organic honey from the mountains
A beekeeper in Kosovo makes organic honey and is raising awareness for wider climate protection.
Fighting insect invaders in Rome
The pine tortoise scale first showed up in 2014, and it's threatening to decimate Rome's 1 million umbrella pine trees.
Mexican strawberry farmers go green
Small-scale farmers are shifting toward more sustainable forms of strawberry cultivation.
Mexico: Diversity for monocultures
Monocultures in Mexico are destroying biodiversity. A project wants to help flora and fauna to survive.
Company goes from bug killer to bug rescuer
A German pesticide maker transforms his business to be less harmful to insects.
Eco India - The Environment Magazine
Humans as part of nature are responsible for protecting biodiversity on the planet. Are we aware of this?
Traditional bee farming in Himachal Pradesh
Beekeepers in Himachal Pradesh are once again breeding an indigenous species of honeybee.
EU food agency approves mealworms as human food
Mealworms, whole or powdered, have become the first insect-based food approved by the EU's food safety watchdog.
Why are Germany’s farmers so angry?
German farmers are angry at the new laws and regulations they’re asked to meet.
Biodiversity: Protecting South Africa's insects
Could DNA barcoding help protect these animals for future generations?
Cataloguing South Africa's edible insects
In many parts of Africa, insects such as termites and grasshoppers are an important source of protein in people's diets. But in South Africa, edible bugs are facing increasing threats due to changes in their environment. Now, scientists are racing to log the DNA barcode of these insect species before they disappear.
Beekeepers in Botswana battle climate change
Botswana's government has promoted beekeeping as a strategy to combat poverty and loss of biodiversity. But climate change including many years of drought mean beekeepers are facing an uphill battle to keep their hives healthy.
Murder hornets 'could go nuts'
Asian giant hornets — also known as murder hornets — have invaded parts of the northwestern United States. According to Chris Looney who vacuumed out a nest earlier this year, that's bad news for the hornets' main prey: honeybees. He says that unless the invaders are contained, it's just a matter of time before they spread across the US. They could even reach Europe.
Buggin' out
It's all about insects! We'll find out how the "murder hornet" could spread across the US and Europe, the ways in which climate change is challenging beekeepers in Botswana, and why scientists are racing to document populations of edible insects in South Africa.
REV – The Auto and Mobililty Show
The VW ID.4 SUV as electric world conqueror, Master Saban loves beetles, SUVs in a Christmas test.
Master Saban loves Beetles
A lifelong passion: Master Saban puts his heart and soul into repairing VW Beetles.
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