A whopping 14 million species of insects — or more — may roam Earth - Science News

Monash University scientists have developed a global framework to tackle a major blind spot in biodiversity conservation: Insects underpin ecosystems and food production but remain largely invisible to conservation efforts across the tropics. The international study was led by Dr. Shawan Chowdhury, head of the Global Change Ecology Lab at Monash University's School of Biological Sciences. Published in BioScience, the study brings together tropical ecology experts from around the world to identify the major barriers preventing effective insect conservation and a practical pathway to overcome them.

Americans spent more on sports bets last year than on movies, music, and museums combined—and the industry taking a growing share of that money isn’t a sportsbook at all. In 2025, Americans placed roughly $166 billion in bets on sporting events. Fortune reported last week 35% of bettors say they’re using traditional sportsbooks less because prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket have changed how they bet. Billions of dollars in sports wagering had started moving into a market invisible to state regulators, because prediction markets aren’t classified as gambling at all.