Discover how the cochineal insect's red dye influenced civilizations, from the Aztecs to the British redcoats.

Centuries before the now-banned red dye No. 3 was synthesized in a lab, humans turned to insects to bring a little scarlet, vermillion or burgundy into their foods, fabrics and ...

Malagasy people have been using Madagascar’s unique native plants for food, medicine and handcrafts for thousands of years.

Just 48 hours until the big V-Day — if it stops blizzard-ing long enough. If your loved one is hoping for fresh flowers, I’d say get ‘em now. This week, I was reflecting on how Mother Nature has ...

There will be a photo opportunity with a mermaid for "Nautical Myths, Legends & Sea Creatures" during school vacation week at ...

Last week, a short video of one of America's most prominent politicians adding a blue dye to his water turned a niche Victorian-era medicine into an overnight sensation.

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Hidden inside the bundle were insects not fit for consumption, but ideal for exotic beetle enthusiasts. U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists found 37 giant live beetles ...

More than three dozen live beetles, nearly the length of the average human hand, were discovered at a Southern California airport during a routine inspection, federal authorities announced Wednesday.

It sounds like the stuff of nightmares: you open a bag of potato chips hoping for a snack, only to find a 6-inch-long stag beetle crawling inside the container. Now multiply that scenario 37 times.