Insect Burgers: Coming to a Diner Near You

The hamburger is a classic American food item, popularized in the beginning of the 20th century. Of late, however, many restaurants and chefs have been creating different modifications of the burger, from veggie burgers made with beans and tofu to raw food burgers...

A Case For The Orchid Mantis

Nature is amazing, isn’t it?  Think of the many creatures that have the ability to blend in with their surroundings or to appear to be something different altogether.  This camouflage is helpful for two reasons: as protection from predators or as a lure for...

Scary Scarab Beetle and Your Garden

Stout in stature and colorful in appearance, scarab beetles come in more than 30,000 different varieties. While some scarab beetles are known to help recycle dung, others, such as the Japanese beetle, can pose serious threats to crops and gardens. The larvae of...