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Are pheromones the future of pine beetle control?
Pine beetles use pheromones to mate, but the chemicals could also be used to say “stay away.” University of Alberta professor Nadir Erbilgin brought pheromone samples into the CBC Edmonton studio and shared the love that could be the key...
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Pankaj Tripathi reveals why he changed his father's surname to Tripathi; recalls the time he ate insects
Pankaj Tripathi recently opened up about his childhood days and village adventures, recalling how he changed both his and his father's surname to Tripathi from Tiwari. In an interview with India TV, the actor said, 'Those who had my...
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Stretching Your Dollar: Keeping Your Home Bug-Free on the Cheap
Stretching Your Dollar: Keeping Your Home Bug-Free on the Cheap
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Scientists have developed a super repellent that can stop 99% of mosquitos from biting your skin
Scientists in Israel have developed a new kind of “chemical camouflage” from natural components that could more effectively keep pesky mosquito bites at bay.
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Could the zombie fungus from The Last of Us really happen?
The explosive popularity of The Last of Us, the video game-turned-HBO series where a fungal pathogen turns people into terrifying zombies, has given rise to a question: could this really happen? Scientists say fungal infections could be...
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Bat ‘condos’, education used to help species under threat
Bats often get a bad rap but several B.C. cities are making efforts to protect them — including building them their own homes — as a fatal fungus threatens to diminish the bat population.
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Scientists are manipulating the DNA of mosquitoes to fight the spread of malaria
Scientists say they have managed to genetically modify mosquitoes so they are unable to spread the disease which kills over half a million annually.
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Swedish scientists have developed synthetic 'blood' to attract and kill malaria-carrying mosquitoes
Scientists claim this cheaper, targeted method of pest control could be an alternative to mass pesticides that impact the entire ecosystem.
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Swedish scientists have developed synthetic ‘blood’ to attract and kill malaria-carrying mosquitoes
Scientists claim this cheaper, targeted method of pest control could be an alternative to mass pesticides that impact the entire ecosystem.
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The flying skills of this 300-million-year-old aviator are inspiring drone designs of the future
Aerodynamic dragonflies are some of the best fliers in the animal kingdom - and their skills are helping improve drone design.
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The flying skills of 300-million-year-old dragonflies are inspiring drone designs of the future
Aerodynamic dragonflies are some of the best fliers in the animal kingdom - and their skills are helping improve drone design.
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The Montreal Insectarium is researching butterflies and moths in the North
The Montreal Insectarium is one of the largest insect museums in North America. And it's marking 10 years of working with youth in Nunavik. Together they've been studying butterflies and moths in the region.
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Bats are feasting on invasive spotted lanternflies, Rutgers researcher says
As it turns out, New Jersey residents can help the situation by installing a bat house.
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Plants have best friends too!
From helping each other defend against insects or diseases to improving the soil they share, plants help each other out. Jackie Bantle from the University of Saskatchewan talks to Saskatoon Morning about the importance of companion plants.
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Tent caterpillars taking over Edmonton
The 80s were notorious for the infestation of the tent caterpillar. Today, we're seeing another rise in the number of insects popping up on trees. CBC's Tristan Mottershead went to find out how bad this situation really is.
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World Bee Day: bees under threat, but solutions exist, report finds
Bee populations have been declining around the world, weakened by climate change, pesticides and pollution. A new report released on World Bee Day however also highlights ways to help these important little insects.
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Kenya expert warns of ecological disaster due to insect trafficking
Muya warned against taking ants from their natural habitats, saying they were unlikely to survive if not supported to adapt to their new environment.
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Sneak peek of Cirque du Soleil's massive free-standing venue in Toronto
Measuring the size of roughly 22 tennis courts, Cirque du Soleil is nearing completion of what it calls the world’s largest free-standing event complex. CBC's Naama Weingarten got a tour ahead of the official Toronto opening on May 1.
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Butterfly populations decline: Human activities behind global drop in numbers
They're a symbol of the beauty of nature - but perhaps, for not much longer.
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Fact check: Are Europeans being forced to eat dangerous insects?
Misleading online claims are alleging that dangerous insect-based products have been green-lit for the European market.
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Israel’s war turns Gaza City’s business centre into a toxic wasteland
Facing ruins in Gaza City - Palestinians are now living among rubbish with no sanitation, water, or reliable power.
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How Montreal’s Insectarium is using AI for research – and to make visits more interactive
The Insectarium is utilizing artificial intelligence to research insects and better understand the effects of climate change. Among its tools, it’s using automated monitoring of insects (AMI) to document nocturnal species.
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Artificial Intelligence To Reverse Mass Insect Extinction
Scientists are exploring the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to combat the ongoing mass extinction of insects. AI technologies could aid in monitoring populations, predicting trends, and developing strategies to protect these...
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Expert shares tips on how to have a bugfree Christmas
Some worry that if you cut down a real tree for the holiday season, it could bring bugs into the house. But experts share tips on how you can have a bugfree Christmas. (Scripps News Grand Rapids)