The larvae of the black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) are considered a promising source of sustainable protein, as they contain high-quality protein comparable to soy protein. They can produce this ...

Researchers simulated nearly every molecule in a bacterial cell — and then watched the cell grow and reproduce.

Most lethal mutations in wild fruit flies are driven by newly transferred jumping genes, not small DNA errors, according to a new study from Duke University.

Lovebug season is coming to Florida. Here's when to expect them, what we know about declining swarms, how to clean the pesky mating fly off your car.

Ready to give up backyard composting because it's too difficult? It may surprise you to learn that prolific (and kind-of-cute) black soldier fly larvae could be the answer.

South Sudan's healthcare system has been so crippled by years of corruption that when a state governor experienced high blood pressure recently, he had to fly to Kenya for treatment.

The Amazon rainforest is often associated with jaguars, parrots, and towering trees. Yet the majority of animal life in this ...