Government Shutdown is Bugging Entomologists
The recent government shutdown due to a stalemate in Congress over funding for 2014 is impacting research on insects which will affect the lives of many Americans, according to the […]
Bt Sweet Corn Can Reduce Insecticide Use
A new study finds that genetically-modified sweet corn is better for the environment and safer for farm workers than conventional corn. Since 1996, corn containing a gene that allows it […]
Scientist Finds Possible New Tick Species in his Nose
In June 2012 Tony Goldberg, associate director for research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine, returned from one of his frequent trips to Kibale National Park, an […]
Macrophotography Webinar with Sam Droege, USGS
By now you’ve probably seen the incredible insect photos taken by Sam Droege of the United Sates Geological Survey, since they’ve been featured in articles by National Public Radio, Popular […]