(Natural News) Poor African children are being used as the subjects in an experiment aimed at finding out whether bug consumption can enhance their nutrition despite concerns about the negative effects of eating insects. Right now, an experiment is underway funded by the UK government exploring the effects of eating insect-based foods on children’s nutrition. […]

(Natural News) With a compost pile, you can make the soil in your home garden healthy and nutrient-rich. But if you’re worried about worms showing up in your compost pile, detailed below are some suggestions on how to get rid of worms. (h/t to NewLifeOnAHomestead.com) Why do you get worms in your compost? Here are the different worms […]

(Natural News) Earthworms typically tunnel to the surface after a rainstorm and writhe on top of the soil and sidewalks. But a pack of worms in New Jersey did more than just litter the ground after a heavy downpour. On March 25, a woman from Hoboken spotted hundreds of worms congregating to form a weird, tornado-like shape on a […]

(Natural News) There are some animals that can grow back specific parts of their body when they have been cut off. Lizards, for example, are known for their ability to grow back their tails. However, experts have found something even more fascinating. New research published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B has revealed that some […]

(Natural News) The metabolic flux of a minuscule worm called Caenorhabditis elegans might hold the key to human aging. Researchers came up with a model of the metabolism of C. elegans that offered a better understanding of the relationship between aging and metabolism. Metabolism turns food into energy that powers cellular processes. It also supplies the building blocks that the […]

(Natural News) It’s easy to avoid dangerous confrontations with large wild animals such as bears and elephants, but what if the danger is lurking just underneath your very skin? Parasites are among the many microscopic organisms that can penetrate our skin and feed off our flesh and blood. Some of these organisms are so tiny, […]

(Natural News) Most people need a cup of joe before they’re ready to start the day. However, these 12 uses for coffee in your homestead ensures that you can use this versatile brew for more than a daily caffeine boost. (h/t to BioPrepper.com) What to do with a warm cup of coffee: Caffeine boost – […]