The University of Florida researchers recently discovered that “tequila worms” are, in fact, moth larvae. The “worms” are placed inside bottles of mezcal to enhance the color and flavor of the alcohol ...

WASHINGTON, Oct 4 (Reuters) - Two substances in the saliva of wax worms - moth larvae that eat wax made by bees to build honeycombs - readily break down a common type of plastic, researchers said on ...

Scientific inspiration can strike anywhere—even at a restaurant bar in Oaxaca, Mexico. That’s where a team of insect researchers decided to use DNA sequencing to identify what larva lurks in bottles ...

Two substances in the saliva of wax worms - moth larvae that eat wax made by bees to build honeycombs - readily break down a common type of plastic, researchers said on Tuesday, in a potential advance ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. If you’ve ever been to a fancy tequila bar, you may have hear of ...

University of Florida researchers recently discovered that "tequila worms" are, in fact, moth larvae. The "worms" are placed inside bottles of mezcal to enhance the color and flavor of the alcohol.

MARINA – On a recent misty Saturday morning, schoolboy Jeremiah Forstell dumps a wriggling mass of inch-long caterpillars on a white plastic table. He and Marina Mayor Bruce Delgado alternate as they ...

For some, it’s a reward. For others, it’s a punishment. The “tequila worm” divides alcohol connoisseurs as the wiggly little prize at the bottom of a bottle. What started as a marketing trend for ...