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Scratching that bug bite might feel good at first but science explains why it’s a bad idea
WASHINGTON (AP) — You've likely heard it since childhood: Don't scratch that bug bite or rash, you'll make it worse. But why would something that feels so good be bad?
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Borneo Bulletin
· Jun 29, 2026
Why scratching a bug bite feels good — But may make it worse
Why scratching a bug bite feels good — But may make it worse
DNyuz
· Jun 30, 2026
Scratching that bug bite might feel good at first but science says it’s a bad idea
WASHINGTON — You’ve likely heard it since childhood: Don’t scratch that bug bite or rash, you’ll make it worse. But why would something that feels so good be bad? A lot of things can cause itchiness, sometimes serious diseases. Whatever the cause, doctors have long warned that scratching too much can damage the skin. Now researchers better []
Korea Times News
· Jun 22, 2026
Try these simple habits for fewer mosquito bites
Try these simple habits for fewer mosquito bites
ScienceDaily
· Jul 10, 2026
This common pesticide may be quietly wiping out future bumblebees
A next-generation pesticide designed to kill crop pests may also be interfering with the reproductive health of bumblebees. Researchers discovered that low-dose exposure to sulfoxaflor changed gene activity, especially in tissues involved in reproduction, raising concerns about long-term impacts on bee populations. Because pollinators are essential for about one-third of the world's food production, finding ways to protect them while controlling pests has become increasingly important.
CBC News
· Jul 4, 2026
To swat or not? These scientists suggest we rethink our fear toward insects
When a bug lands, do you swat or step back? We are taught to fear insects, but by looking closer at how they help our environment, we can trade our reflexive panic for wonder and learn to share our outdoor spaces, scientists say.
Animals | The Guardian
· Jul 6, 2026
Do bees have inner lives? Slow-motion video reveals bumblebee behaviour similar to ‘liking’ or ‘disliking’
Bees respond to tasty treats or plain water based on context, study that may provide support for establishing insect sentience showsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWhen bumblebees taste something good, they reach out their glossa – or insect tongue – for a while afterwards, almost as if they are licking their lips. And when they don’t like something, the insects will shake their heads and wipe their mouths.Scientists who captured the miniature facial expressions on slow-motion video say the behaviour is consistent with “liking” and “disliking” responses observed in mammals. Their results have been published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Continue reading...
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Related coverage for "Scratching that bug bite might feel good at first but science explains why it’s a bad idea": Borneo Bulletin — Why scratching a bug bite feels good — But may make it worse. DNyuz — Scratching that bug bite might feel good at first but science says it’s a bad idea. Korea Times News — Try these simple habits for fewer mosquito bites. ScienceDaily — This common pesticide may be quietly wiping out future bumblebees. CBC News — To swat or not? These scientists suggest we rethink our fear toward insects. Animals | The Guardian — Do bees have inner lives? Slow-motion video reveals bumblebee behaviour similar to ‘liking’ or ‘disliking’