insects

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In a new paper in Philosophical Transactions B, we propose a neural model for minimal consciousness in insects.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

The illegal insects can spread disease and harm native wildlife and agriculture, they added.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

For example, the process often involves separating the insects by sex to isolate the males.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

"This fungus gives an opportunity to save these unique moss landscapes that are homes for insects, fungi, molluscs, other plants," explains Smith.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

But I learned quickly that the term Butterfly did not come from the beautiful insects I saw landing on the flowers outside my window.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin