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Insects may sometimes seem like a scourge on humanity, but without them, our lives would look very different. The quintillions of insects that inhabit our world help feed us, clothe us and have ...

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New research shows invasive species are reducing insect populations worldwide and weakening ecosystems people rely on.

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