10.4.13 Senator of Stink

This really stinks. It started with a nasty infestation. Back in 2010, folks suddenly realized that much of the Eastern United States had been overrun by a swarm of dime-sized, shield-shaped, hard-skinned, flying beetles. They had spread across the landscape and taken up residence in buildings, cars, and houses. They…
2013

2.11.11 Alpha Nests

In the animal kingdom, bigger is definitely better, and artificial augmentation is a key to success. But in this case we’re talking about birds, not humans.  In a recent study, Spanish biologists were investigating the nesting habits of small birds of prey called kites.  They discovered that, across the species,…
2011