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Fun Fact Friday! How much silk do you think a silkworm can produce? TIA entomologist Dr Jon Finch has the answer with this week’s fascinating fact.

#FunFactFriday #Silkworms #SilkProduction #Entomology #InsectFacts #SilkwormFacts #ScienceFacts #InsectResearch
October 16, 2026 at 5:00 AM
🚨 New paper out in @jexpbiol.bsky.social by Jeschke et al. "Bees exhibit behavioural flexibility to learned visual cues to prevent negative consequences during navigation in clutter" 🐝🧪 #InsectResearch #AnimalNavigation #AssociativeLearning #Cognition
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September 24, 2026 at 10:14 AM
Great to see the @newyorker.com covering insect sentience! 🐜This #article dives into the #science of #insectsentience, exploring their behavior, nervous systems, and what it means for how we treat them. 🐞 bit.ly/newyorker-in... #insects #insectwelfare #insectresearch
Do Insects Feel Pain?
Insects make up about forty per cent of living species, and we tend to kill them without pause. New research explores the possibility that they are sentient.
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January 20, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Scientists develop a method to efficiently separate non-biting male mosquitoes from females, potentially reducing the spread of deadly diseases like Zika and malaria. This breakthrough could save millions of lives.🔬🦟 Link: https://tinyurl.com/27qvrsp7 #MosquitoControl #PublicHealth #InsectResearch
September 25, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Could static electricity perception explain the evolution of treehoppers' unusual body shapes? This surprising factor may offer insights into biodiversity and adaptation processes. 🌿🔍 Link: https://tinyurl.com/22do8ey9 #Biodiversity #Evolution #InsectResearch
August 2, 2025 at 6:01 PM
IECE2025 Proceedings are out!
www.mdpi.com/2504-3900/12...

From pesticide resistance to disease vectors & climate change—this global entomology conference delivers cutting-edge insights across 8 research fields.

#Entomology #InsectResearch
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September 28, 2025 at 1:36 PM
This discovery can significantly impact pest control strategies, conservation efforts, and even robotics by inspiring new algorithms based on insect cooperation. Understanding insect social systems better helps us protect ecosystems and develop innovative technologies. #Entomology #InsectResearch
August 21, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Understanding insect communication could revolutionize pest control, conservation, and even inspire new technologies in communication systems. The future might see bio-inspired algorithms or new ways to manage ecosystems more sustainably. #Entomology #InsectResearch
April 26, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Are you a UK researcher working with insects?

Take the @royentsoc.bsky.social Insect Welfare Survey and make your voice heard. 🦟🐞🐜

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Help us shape future resources 🧐

Deadline 🚨 1st April 🚨

#InsectResearch #InsectWelfare #EthicsInScience #InsectEthic
RES Great Welfare Survey 2025 - Royal Entomological Society
Insect Research Practices and Ethics in the UK Share Your Experience on Ethics Applications Are you a researcher working with insects? We need your insights! The Royal Entomological Society is conduct...
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March 21, 2025 at 9:22 AM
🔔 Reminder! The RES Insect Welfare Survey is live! 🦗

If you work with insects in the UK, share your views on ethics and welfare.

www.royensoc.co.uk/news/res-wel...

Deadline: April 1st⏳

#InsectResearch #EthicsInScience #InsectEthics
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RES Great Welfare Survey 2025 - Royal Entomological Society
Insect Research Practices and Ethics in the UK Share Your Experience on Ethics Applications Are you a researcher working with insects? We need your insights! The Royal Entomological Society is conduct...
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March 17, 2025 at 10:41 AM
🚨RES Insect Research Ethics Survey🪲
The Royal Entomological Society needs your input on UK insect research ethics and
welfare!
Help shape future resources by taking our survey:

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#InsectResearch #InsectWelfare #EthicsInScience #Entomology #RESurvey
RES Great Welfare Survey 2025 - Royal Entomological Society
Insect Research Practices and Ethics in the UK Share Your Experience on Ethics Applications Are you a researcher working with insects? We need your insights! The Royal Entomological Society is conduct...
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March 15, 2025 at 7:59 AM
If you do research on insects in the UK, we would really like to hear your views on practices and ethics.

Please follow the survey link: www.surveymonkey.com/r/JSVT5HR

The deadline is 1 April 2025.
Thank you.
#InsectResearch #InsectWelfare #EthicsInScience #Entomology #InsectEthics #AnimalResearch
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March 17, 2025 at 1:49 PM
In Episode 7 of the On Research Podcast, Meghan Barrett and Bob Fischer explore insect sentience, welfare, and what it means for science and society. This episode unpacks the challenges and opportunities in ethical insect research.
https://post.citiprogram.org/3V33ELq
#InsectWelfare #InsectResearch
August 15, 2025 at 3:05 PM
This week's playlist includes content about insect research, hybrid human fossils, using AI to diagnose cancer, and more. View the complete playlist now and let us know the videos or podcasts you find interesting in the comments.
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#InsectResearch #AI #Cancer
CITI Program Media Playlist for August 7, 2025
This week's playlist includes content about insect research, hybrid human fossils, using AI to diagnose cancer, and more.
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August 7, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Listen now! On Research Podcast Episode 7: Navigating the Ethics of Insect Research: Sentience, Welfare, and Scientific Responsibility
This episode discusses the ethics and welfare of insects in research.
https://post.citiprogram.org/3ISrXsO
#InsectWelfare #InsectResearch #AnimalCare #AnimalResearch
August 1, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Thank You to All Participants! 🦗

We’re grateful to everyone who took part in the RES #InsectWelfare Survey. Your input is invaluable in helping us develop ethical resources for #InsectResearch.

Stay tuned for updates on the results!

#EthicsInScience #AnimalResearch #Entomology
April 2, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Help Spread the Word!

Know someone working with insects in the UK? Please share the RES #InsectWelfare Survey with your colleagues, students and peers. We want to hear from you!

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⏰Deadline 1 April

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March 26, 2025 at 12:03 PM
⏰ One Week Left! 🦗

If you conduct #InsectResearch from the UK, please take a few minutes to fill out the RES #InsectWelfare Survey. Your feedback will be crucial in shaping future resources on ethical insect research.

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#EthicsInScience #InsectEthics #AnimalResearch #Entomology
RES Great Welfare Survey 2025 - Royal Entomological Society
Insect Research Practices and Ethics in the UK Share Your Experience on Ethics Applications Are you a researcher working with insects? We need your insights! The Royal Entomological Society is…
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March 25, 2025 at 8:00 AM
🦗 We Want Your Voice!

The RES #InsectWelfare Survey is open to all UK researchers working with insects. Your input will help shape ethical standards in #InsectResearch.

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⏰ Deadline: 1 April

#EthicsInScience #InsectEthics #AnimalResearch #Entomology
RES Great Welfare Survey 2025 - Royal Entomological Society
Insect Research Practices and Ethics in the UK Share Your Experience on Ethics Applications Are you a researcher working with insects? We need your insights! The Royal Entomological Society is…
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March 23, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Shape the Future of #InsectEthics 🌱

The RES #InsectWelfare Survey is a chance to contribute to the development of standards for ethical #InsectResearch & will help create valuable resources for researchers working with insects.

Deadline: 1 April 🔽
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#EthicsInScience #AnimalResearch
March 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM
🔔 Reminder: RES #InsectWelfare Survey 🦗

We’re gathering perspectives on the ethical treatment of insects in research. If you’re in #InsectResearch, your voice is essential!

Deadline: 1 April 🔽
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#EthicsInScience #InsectEthics #AnimalResearch
March 18, 2025 at 8:00 AM