“We will also explore the mechanisms of the bacteria in the lesser mealworm in the degradation of plastic. We want to understand if the bacteria are inherent in the mealworms, or if they are a defence ...

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Mealworms are the easiest and most energy efficient insects that the farm grows. The worms only need 10% of the land used for beef, and they produce far less CO2. They need feeding once per day ...

Scientists in Kenya are studying how mealworms could help solve Africa's plastic waste crisis by consuming polystyrene. Kenyan scientists have discovered that a native mealworm can eat and break ...

Scientists in Kenya say they've discovered a small but potentially powerful new weapon in their fight against plastic pollution.

Kenyan scientists have discovered that a native mealworm can eat and break down polystyrene – a breakthrough that could help tackle the continent's growing plastic waste crisis. A research team in ...

Answer: Mealworms are one of the best ways to entice uncommon feathered visitors to your feeder. Although they have been used for feeding birds for a long time, mealworms are now becoming ...