Why Cockroaches Are Such Good Eaters: The Chitin Secret
Scientists wanted to understand how American cockroaches can eat almost anything. They fed cockroaches special versions of two tough plant materials—cellulose …
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Why Some Brown Sugars Work Better for Insects Than Others
Scientists created a simple test to figure out which commercial brown sugars are actually better for feeding insects used in research and farming. They …
Read MoreSugar Helps Tiny Wasps Live Longer and Have More Babies
Scientists studied a tiny wasp called Aphidius gifuensis that farmers use to control aphids on crops. They wanted to see if giving these wasps sugar would help …
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