THERE'S SO MUCH MORE TO SNACK ON THAN STRAWBERRIES Your love for blueberries, strawberries, blackberries and raspberries runs deep. But there are tons of berry species you *won’t* find on store shelves. If you go by the botanical definition—that a berry is a pit-free, fleshy fruit produced from a single flower containing one … [Read more...] about 30 Different Types of Berries (and Why You Should Be Eating Each and Every One of Them)
Medicine For Regrowing Teeth To Be Tested On Humans For The First Time
New trial aims to smooth out any teething problems. A drug that regrows teeth could be on the market by 2030, if all goes well in an upcoming clinical trial. Beginning in September of this year, 30 adult males will be intravenously administered the medicine as part of a Phase I study into its safety and efficacy, marking the first time that a drug of this sort has been … [Read more...] about Medicine For Regrowing Teeth To Be Tested On Humans For The First Time
The Glittering Cuckoo Wasp: A Jewel Among Parasites
[Imagen of A close-up photo of a cuckoo wasp, a small insect with a metallic green or blue body that shimmers in the light. The wasp has a slender body and long antennae] This iridescent bug is the cuckoo wasp, belonging to the family Chrysididae. Its glittering appearance is imparted by the many tiny, deep pits on its body surface. This wasp exhibits similar kleptoparasitic … [Read more...] about The Glittering Cuckoo Wasp: A Jewel Among Parasites
A Snail’s Plea for Peaceful Coexistence
Hi, I'm a snail. I know I sometimes munch on your delicious garden leaves. It can't be helped – they're just so tasty! But before you reach for the harsh chemicals, listen to a friendly snail's advice. Those poisons? They're awful for me. Not only do they cause a slow and painful death, but they also pollute your precious garden soil. There's a much better solution! … [Read more...] about A Snail’s Plea for Peaceful Coexistence
The Devil’s Flower Mantis: Master of Deception Among the Blooms
Deep within the wilds of East Africa lurks a predator unlike any other – the Devil's flower mantis, also known as the giant devil's flower mantis (Idolomantis diabolica). This aptly named insect isn't just a fearsome hunter; it's a master of disguise, a living carnivorous flower waiting to snatch unsuspecting prey. A Beauty That Hides a Bite: The Devil's flower mantis lives … [Read more...] about The Devil’s Flower Mantis: Master of Deception Among the Blooms