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Insects

From creepy crawlies to those that buzz and fly, insects are all around.

These invertebrates with exoskeletons represent the most diverse group of animals on the planet - it's estimated there are up to 10 million different species. From pollinating crops to breaking down waste, insects play important roles in ecosystems and provide valuable services, also to humans.

Global Ideas Kenia Heuschreckenplage

Living Planet: Kenya's next wave — of locusts 14.01.2021

While we've been holed up during various lockdowns throughout 2020, new generations of locusts have been breeding. Heavy rains created ideal conditions for the insect, which is having a field day. Locusts can eat their weight in vegetation — and in arid regions of East Africa, this can devastate the land.
Symbolbild Mehlwürmer als Lebensmittel

EU food agency approves mealworms as human food 13.01.2021

Mealworms, whole or as powder in pasta, have become the first insect-based food approved by the EU's food safety watchdog. The EU Commission has yet to endorse the decision.
Insekten als Lebensmittel

Living Planet: Cataloguing South Africa's edible insects 17.12.2020

In many parts of Africa, insects such as termites and grasshoppers are an important source of protein in people's diets. But in South Africa, edible bugs are facing increasing threats due to changes in their environment. Now, scientists are racing to log the DNA barcode of these insect species before they disappear.
Bienen in Pflingstrose

Meet Germany's 'bee-master' from Sierra Leone 30.10.2020

In response to restrictive COVID-19 measures, a Sierra Leonean man in Germany's Bad Belzig has become a beekeeper — and won the hearts of the townsfolk. He has already turned his venture into a sweet success.
Eco Africa Sendung #237 I Sandra Twinoburyo

Welcome to the latest edition of Eco Africa 09.10.2020

On this week's Eco Africa, we check out Nairobi's efforts to turn dump sites into green spaces, a cute streaming service called Bearflix and a DJ mixing beats with bee humming to raise awareness about the environment.
Frankreich I Paris I Protest gegen Aufhebung des Verbots von Neonicotinoiden

European top court upholds French ban on bee-harming pesticides 08.10.2020

The European Court of Justice ruled that France's ban of neonicotinoid pesticides, considered harmful to bees, is legal. However, France is considering softening the legislation after objections from farmers.
Deutschland Frankfurt am Main | Alain Robert - Urbaner Kletterer erklimmt den Deutsche Bahn Tower

French 'Spider-Man' faces fine after scaling Frankfurt skyscraper 01.10.2020

Urban climber Alain Robert is facing criminal repercussions after climbing one of the tallest buildings in Frankfurt. The French "Spider-Man" scaled the Deutsche Bahn tower wearing a silver suit and cowboy boots.
DW Sendung Eco Africa | Sandrah Twinoburyo

Welcome to the latest edition of Eco Africa 18.09.2020

In this edition of Eco Africa we check out bee farming in Kenya, see how Senegal's capital is turning green and visit an artist working to protect South Africa's penguins.
Käfer entkommt Frosch durch den Darm

This tiny Japanese insect has a strong will to survive 03.08.2020

A Japanese scientist has found that a water beetle can survive being eaten by a frog. An evolutionary trick allows the insect to escape, so to say, out the back door.
Deutschland Wald Dürre Frühling

Germany's forests decimated by insects, drought 27.07.2020

Rising temperatures and droughts have made trees in Germany more vulnerable to attacks by bark beetles and other insects. That's led to a nearly sixfold jump in trees destroyed by pests over the past two years.

Frankfurt - Manitou Restaurant

Exploring old and new ideas on the future of food 16.06.2020

Vegetables that grow in tower gardens, insect burgers or meat from a test tube: Some groundbreaking ideas were actually developed long ago. An exhibition in Dresden looks into "future foods."
China Imker Honigbienen

Coronavirus lockdowns keep bees at home and put crops at risk 20.05.2020

Restrictions limiting the movement of pollinators could hurt crops, adding pressure to a food system already reeling from conflict, climate change and the coronavirus pandemic.
Grüne Asiatische Weberameise

Study shows fall in insect population by nearly a quarter 24.04.2020

While the population of terrestrial insects declined significantly, freshwater insects reported a rise thanks to cleanups of lakes and rivers. Scientists attributed the fall in numbers on land to habitat destruction.

Coronavirus challenge: CoV-2 rapid test Made in Germany 22.04.2020

Results within minutes? A company based in the eastern German state of Saxony is using its experience detecting the MRSA hospital bug to develop a corona test.
BG In 10 Filmen um die Welt | Kroatien Krka Nationalpark

Around the world in 10 movies 17.04.2020

Thanks to the coronavirus, DW's travel editors are staying at home, too. We hope to get back on the road as soon as possible, but until then, we have chosen our favorites — 10 movies that keep our travel bug alive.
Lady Gaga Bambi

New insect species with 'wacky fashion sense' named after Lady Gaga 11.03.2020

The new Lady Gaga bug is a wacky-looking treehopper. The performer with an extravagant style is not the first one to have inspired names for newly-discovered species.

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