The 2016 Linnaean Games Championship Round
Exciting entomology quiz competition between university teams, showcasing extensive knowledge of insect facts in a college bowl-style format.
Zika Virus Research - Latest Findings and Mosquito Control Strategies
International experts present cutting-edge research on Zika virus and Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, covering transmission, vector biology, and potential control strategies.
Debate: Best Genetically-Engineered Technology for Arthropod Pest Control - Entomology 2015
Engaging debate on genetically-engineered pest control: Sterile Insect Technique vs. RNAi. Students from UC Davis and Auburn University present compelling arguments for their chosen technologies.
Harry Shorey's Contributions to Pheromone Biology - Founders' Memorial Lecture
Explore the legacy of Dr. Harry Shorey, pioneer in pheromone biology, through Dr. Thomas C. Baker's insightful lecture on the foundations and advancements in chemical ecology and entomology.
Charles Darwin's Contributions to Entomology
Explore Darwin's significant but often overlooked contributions to entomology, including his extensive use of insect examples in evolutionary theory and his impact on entomological research.
Entomophagy Reconsidered - Entomologists and World Hunger
Explore the potential of insect consumption to address global hunger, presented by Florence Dunkel at Entomology 2010. Learn about current challenges and future directions in entomophagy.
How Climate Change Causes Biodiversity Loss and What We Can Do About It
Explore the interconnection between climate change and biodiversity loss, and discover strategies to protect ecosystems. Learn from experts about the impacts on flora, fauna, and fungi, and how conservation efforts can mitigate global warming.
Scientists in Action: Bygone Bugs and Prehistoric Flowers
Explore prehistoric insects and flora from Colorado's Front Range, uncovering their evolution and survival through Earth's mass extinction event 66 million years ago.
Camel Spiders - 20 Years of Research
Explore two decades of camel spider research, including discoveries by students and scientists at various academic levels.
The Jewel Box - How Moths Illuminate Nature's Hidden Rules
Explore how moths reveal nature's hidden patterns and interconnections through an ecologist's daily observations, offering insights into broader ecosystem dynamics and biodiversity.
Timing and Adaptation of Spring-feeding Caterpillars - Climate Change Impacts
Explore the importance of timing in ecological interactions, focusing on spring-feeding caterpillars. Examine climate change impacts and the surprising resilience of these species in adapting to environmental shifts.
Alfred Wallace's Remarkable Discoveries in the Malay Archipelago
Explore Alfred Wallace's groundbreaking discoveries during his 8-year expedition to the 'Malay Archipelago', including his contributions to evolutionary theory and biogeography.
Amateur Lepidopterists and Museums - Past and Present
Explore the history and decline of amateur lepidopterist contributions to museum collections, focusing on US and UK specimens. Gain insights into changing trends in insect preservation.
Unravelling Diversification in Cassidine Beetles
Explore the fascinating evolution of cassidine beetles, their unique adaptations, and diverse defense mechanisms. Gain insights into phylogenetic hypotheses and evolutionary transitions within the Chrysomelidae family.
La Banda de los Insectos | Diego Gómez | TEDxYouth@Usaquén
En esta charla, el biólogo Diego Gómez explora cómo los sonidos de insectos como grillos, chicharras y esperanzas pueden revelar información clave sobre la salud de los ecosistemas. A través del estudio de los paisajes sonoros y el uso de sensores acústicos e inteligencia artificial, su investigació
The case for eating insects | Kieran David Robertson | TEDxQueensUniversityBelfast
The industrial revolution, the invention of the car, and the first transatlantic flight each marked turning points in human history, shaping the way people live today. But those same advances have since caught up with humanity. Society now stands just five years away from 2030 – the year many scient