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Scientists find insects may feel pain

Published Tuesday, May 12, 2026 · Updated May 13

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Researchers at the University of Sydney in Australia have conducted a study suggesting that insects, specifically crickets, may be capable of feeling pain. The research observed crickets' prolonged grooming of antennae after being subjected to a hot probe, indicating a potential pain response.

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  • Crickets that received a hot probe overwhelmingly directed their attention to the affected antenna, grooming it more frequently and for a longer period.

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    The article encourages readers to develop greater empathy for insects and reconsider human interactions with them, particularly in farming and pest control, based on new scientific understanding of their potential to feel pain.

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