It is no secret that the world faces a lot of problems today. High levels of food waste and growing landfills are one of the most pressing environmental problems facing the modern world. Food waste within landfills contributes significantly to the amount of greenhouse...
We all know that termites are very small. If you think that their small size makes them seem relatively unintimidating to other insects, then you would be right. Termites are certainly not known for being effective predators. Even insects that are as small as ants...
Human beings are no strangers to alcohol, but you may be surprised to learn that other organisms consume alcohol as well. It would probably not surprise you to learn that some mammals seem to enjoy the intoxicating effects of alcohol. But what about insects? Insects...
After hearing about so many people around the United States dying as a result of contracting the West Nile virus, it is nice to hear that some people survive the virus. For example, one elderly woman, Joy Crain, has managed to recover from the worst symptoms of the...
We all know that many insects are considered pests to certain plant species. However, we don’t often hear about the methods some plants use to attack insect pests. Obviously, insects have the advantage of being mobile, but there is a lot that plants can do when it...
