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Food 6 years ago

South Africans get the bug: Cape Town diner serves insect-only dishes

South African chef Mario Barnard said he was "grossed out" and did not entirely enjoy eating grilled scorpions and crunchy insects mixed with garlic and spices on a trip to Thailand four years ago.

National 6 years ago

Indonesia prepares for battle with fall armyworm

The United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has alerted Indonesia to the migration of the fall armyworm, which has caused billions in losses in Africa.

City 7 years ago

Woman dies from suspected insect bites in Tangerang

The Tangerang regency administration is investigating the death of Rizki Ananda, a resident of Sukasari village who reportedly died from ant bites.

Environment 7 years ago

Scientists create bee vaccine to fight off 'insect apocalypse'

Scientists in Finland have developed what they believe is the world's first vaccine to protect bees against disease.

Food 7 years ago

Bon appetit! French find traces of bugs in their food and drink

From insect residues in fizzy drinks to beef gelatin in yoghurt, consumer group Foodwatch said it had found undisclosed animal-based ingredients in a dozen food and drink products sold in France.

Sports 7 years ago

Asian Games: ‘Tomcat’ bites force officials to seek medical treatment

“These insects are literally everywhere. They are in the toilets and on the floors, all of a sudden."

Food 8 years ago

Gourmet grub: Thai fine-diners explore insect cuisine

At a hip Bangkok diner, foodies with an adventurous palate tuck into a bug-based menu that includes watermelon salad sprinkled in bamboo worms, nachos with silkworm cherry tomato salsa and pasta made from ground crickets.

Science & Tech 9 years ago

Remarkable abilities of ants could inspire progress in robotics: Experts

Ants are thought to possess the ability to find their way even when they are walking backwards -- which is perhaps why some scientists think that these minuscule creatures could serve to inspire better robots.

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