Researchers from the University of Birmingham and the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) have found that an invasive insect is transforming Antarctic soils, paving the way for new species. The insect, a tiny flightless midge (Eretmoptera murphyi), has recently colonized Antarctica’s Signy Island and is significantly increasing the rates of plant […] Read More…

The article titled “Why the climate crisis is making our insects run for the hills” discusses the alarming impact of climate change on insect populations. It highlights that rising global temperatures, habitat loss, and extreme weather events are causing significant disruptions to insect ecosystems. Insects play a crucial role in […] Read More…