larvae
Scientists Discover 'Superworms' Eat Plastic, Can Help Tackle Pollution Crisis
Beetle larvae survived on a polystyrene-only diet due to the enzymes in their guts, which may eventually be harnessed in plastic-upcycling bioreactors.
This DJ-Slash-Scientist Made a Club Just for Baby Fish
Rebecca Poulsen, known by her DJ name BeXta, led new research into the audio capabilities of zebrafish.
Belgian Researchers Are Using Insect Fat in Baked Goods
Most study participants who tried desserts made with larvae fat weren't put off by the flavor, texture, or appearance.
Watch 10,000 Maggots Scarf Down a Pizza in Two Hours
Black soldier flies are the Joey Chestnuts of the larvae world.
This Underwater Robot Will ‘Squirt’ Coral Larvae onto the Great Barrier Reef to Save It
The LarvalBot is an experimental technology that could revive damaged and dying parts of the Great Barrier Reef.
How Plants Turn Chill Caterpillars Into Rampaging Cannibals
"It often starts with one caterpillar biting another one in the rear."
Ocean Babies Are Hard to Track, So Scientists Are Bringing in the Bots
Researchers hope the information the robots collect on where larvae move will improve monitoring of ocean health and better inform the design of future Marine Protected Areas.
A Doctor Filmed Maggots Crawling Out of a Patient's Wounds at a Romanian Hospital
The Romanian health minister did not hesitate to accuse the hospital's management of negligence: "This is unacceptable... surely someone could have taken some time out of their lunch break to put up a mosquito net," he said.
How Canadian Scientists Plan to Fight Zika With Old Tires and Milk
A low cost, environmentally friendly trap will help curb the spread of mosquitoes.
Parasites by Post: The Online Black Market for Therapeutic Worms
Some swear by Helminthic therapy, infesting themselves with parasitic worms to treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions—except the treatment is far from doctor approved.
Arise with This Rad New Amebix Covers Compilation, Featuring Agrimonia, Coltsblood, and More
The latest entry in Cvlt Nation's covers series is the best one yet!