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Examines the growing trend in Argentina, where individuals are consuming Ulomoides dermestoides, the darkling beetle from Asia, whose secretions are believed to strengthen the body's immune system, according to its proponents. How Argentinians are consuming the beetle; Comments from Simón Manuel Breier, chief of oncology at Israelite Hospital in Buenos Aires, regarding the desperation of individuals to consume beetles for health reasons; Economic conditions of Argentina, suggesting the phenomenon of bug-eating is a product of declining economy; Efforts of Rubén Dieminger, through his Web site, to connect sick individuals to suppliers of the beetles; Indications of the popularity of beetle-consumption throughout the country.

Small-batch flours, with their quirks and variations, can be daunting at first. Some are so fine and silky that a fistful will retain its shape like a powdery little snowball. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Reports on the variety of insects found in the Namib Desert along the coast of Namibia in southwestern Africa. Details of research by Vilho Mtuleni at the Desert Research Foundation of Namibia; Description of the Onymacris Plana, a black tenebrionid beetle and the fastest insect in the world; Presentation of different research studies, including American biochemist and director of the Desert Research Foundation, Mary Seely.