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Insects
From creepy crawlies to those that buzz and fly, insects are all around.
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Buggin' out
It's all about insects! We'll find out how the "murder hornet" could spread across the US and Europe, the ways in which climate change is challenging beekeepers in Botswana, and why scientists are racing to document populations of edible insects in South Africa.
REV – The Auto and Mobililty Show
The VW ID.4 SUV as electric world conqueror, Master Saban loves beetles, SUVs in a Christmas test.
Master Saban loves Beetles
A lifelong passion: Master Saban puts his heart and soul into repairing VW Beetles.
Silverfish, the secret pets
Instead of brandishing chemical sprays, it's worthwhile to understand why the silverfish have moved in.
Insects in Kenya prove big helpers
Soldier flies are hard-working winners in Kenya’s waste system.
Welcome to the newest edition of Eco Africa
This week on Eco Africa: Building better housing in South Africa's Soweto township and putting hair clippings to use.
Eco Africa — The Environment Magazine
This week on Eco Africa: Building better housing in South Africa's Soweto township and putting hair clippings to use.
Rwanda: Helping beekeepers become more sustainable
A practical training program is helping beekeepers in Rwanda breed queen bees that are better suited to climate change.
Being on the beat with bees
A British DJ uses the buzzing of bees in his music to raise awareness of threatened species.
Kosovo: Organic honey from the mountains
Pollution and logging in the Sharr National Park are impacting rare species like lynx and bears.
Meet Germany's Sierra Leonean 'bee-master'
A Sierra Leonean man in Germany's Bad Belzig has won the hearts of the townsfolk by becoming a beekeeper.
How plastic-eating bugs could change our recycling system
These worms can eat plastic. That could change how we deal with our trash.
Textile artist Natalia Lubieniecka
Polish artist Natalia Lubieniecka uses vintage textiles to create beautifully morbid sculptures.
Bees that got the beat in the UK
A British DJ produces electronic music using the sound of humming bees.
EU court upholds French ban on bee-harming chemicals
Opponents of the ban have said it prevents sugar beet farmers from protecting their farms against aphids.
French 'Spider-Man' climbs Frankfurt skyscraper
Urban climber Alain Robert is facing criminal repercussions after scaling one of the tallest buildings in Frankfurt.
Documenting insect die-off
Are insect numbers declining worldwide? A study in Krefeld has produced some worrisome results.
Kenya's Maasai keeping the bees
With declining resources, the Maasai community in Kenya is slowly embracing commercial bee farming.
Welcome to the latest edition of Eco Africa
This week on Eco Africa: Bee farming in Kenya, Senegal turning green and an artist helping South Africa's penguins.
VW cuts ties with dealer over Nazi imagery
The German carmaker has expressed grave concerns over the use of Nazi imagery by a Mexican distributor.
What’s the buzz? Electronic bee music
Punk music with bees! A British DJ produces electronic music using the sound of humming bees.
Wasps attack German school, injuring 16 kids
Emergency services were called to a school in western Germany after several students complained of wasp stings.
The delicate art of beekeeping in Germany
Bees are an essential part of the ecosystem, but they are at risk. Hobby beekeepers are helping to keep bees flying.
A tiny Japanese insect with a strong will to live
A Japanese scientist has found a water beetle can escape being eaten by a frog, escaping, so to say, out the back door.
Kenya: Farming with insects
Could an unconventional animal feed bolster food security in Africa? DW visits some experimental agricultural projects.
Drought, pests eating away at Germany's forests
The number of trees destroyed by insects has increased nearly sixfold in the past two years.
Rewilding the city: Green spaces that run free
Cities are leaving once manicured parks to rewild with wildflowers and grasses that attract more diverse species.
Saving a Kenyan forest with beehives
Kenya's Ogiek people are working with an NGO to help protect their ancestral home, the endangered Mau Forest.
Old and new ideas on the future of food
Insect burgers or meat from a test tube: An exhibition in Dresden looks into "future foods."
Germany's action plan for bees
German environmentalists are warning of a looming disaster if no action is taken to protect bees.
Coronavirus lockdowns ground bees
Restrictions limiting the movement of pollinators could hurt crops, adding pressure to a struggling food system.
Morocco: Recognizing the importance of insects
Scientists and farmers are working to protect insects. Falling numbers could have dramatic effects.
Study shows fall in insect population by nearly a quarter
Scientists attributed the fall in numbers on land to habitat destruction.
A plant’s best friend - the importance of pollinators
What do insects, hummingbirds and lemurs all have in common? They pollinate plants!
Save the insects!
In Morocco, researchers have come up with an innovative idea to protect insect populations.
Tomorrow Today - The Science Magazine
The Polarstern is currently adrift in the Arctic Ocean. TOMORROW TODAY reports on the expedition.
Maasai women restore the bush with beehives
In Tanzania, a beekeeping initiative is aiming to produce thousands of hives that will be home to natural pollinators.
New insect species named after Lady Gaga
The new Lady Gaga bug is a wacky-looking treehopper. Other stars have inspired names for newly-discovered species.
Are cities Europe's new biodiversity hot spots?
In Amsterdam's busy city park of all places, citizen scientists discovered two new insect species.
Vital species we can't afford to lose
On World Wildlife Day, DW takes a look at some of the species we may not realize we rely on.
Visions for boosting food security
Urban farming, insects, food sharing: the world needs sustainable food alternatives.
Fascinating images: insects under the microscope
His shot of a male mosquito earned Jan Rosenboom a 4th place at an international photo competition.
Insect artist Cedric Laquieze from Amsterdam
Insect artist Cedric Laquieze recycles unusual materials to make fantastical sculptures.
Euromaxx - Lifestyle in Europe
The "Up Helly Aa" fire festival, the world's biggest cuckoo clock and insect artist Cedric Laquieze.
Insects are dying and nobody knows how fast
Fears of an insect apocalypse, Armageddon and absolute extinction may be overblown, but scientists say we can still act.
Welcome to the newest edition of Eco Africa
This week on Eco Africa: The impact of droughts in southern Africa and reviving an island off the Tanzanian coast.
Realizing the importance of insects in Morocco
Scientists and farmers are working to protect insects since falling numbers could have a big effect on food production.
Eco Africa — The Environment Magazine
This week on Eco Africa: The impact of droughts in southern Africa and reviving an island off the Tanzanian coast.
Learning pack #5: Pollinators under threat
Pollinators around the world are increasingly disappearing. What can we do to protect bees, flies and others?
McLaren 600LT
The 600LT Spider is far and away the lightest vehicle in its class.
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