More than 2 billion people regularly eat insects — on purpose. They’re a great source of protein for communities around the world and some are considered delicacies reserved for special occasions. And ...

The first is simply the ick. Most of us (me included) have a sense that eating insects is kind of disgusting. This has nothing to do with the eating quality of insects; it’s simply a cultural norm. We ...

For his new class at the University of Delaware, professor Michael Crossley wanted to show students the benefits of eating insects, from ground-up crickets to chili paste infused with giant water bugs ...

Imagine a low-calorie, protein-packed noodle that evokes the butteriness of French cheeses. The good news is that you don’t need to book a table at a buzzy new bistro to try it. This earthy delicacy ...

Food trends never sit still. One moment it’s all about plant-based burgers, the next it’s algae chips or lab-grown steaks. As political, environmental, and economic shifts reshape our world, the way ...

Grilled cicada skewers with some cicadas catching on fire on the grill during Cicadafest at Dr. Jim Duke’s Green Farmacy Garden on May 22, 2021 in Fulton, Maryland. When Cortni Borgerson thinks about ...