Even though their name sounds harmless, Evergreen Bagworms can cause major problems. These creatures are not worms but rather a moth in its larval stage, and pose serious risks to both deciduous and evergreen trees – causing damage and even death if they are not removed. Scientifically known as Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis, Evergreen Bagworms are named so because of the … [Read more...] about If you see these hanging from your tree, you need to know what it means
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This is what Bone Cancer looks like: Understanding a Rare Disease
Bone cancer can begin in any bone in the body, but it most commonly affects the pelvis or the long bones in the arms and legs. Despite its presence, bone cancer is rare, making up less than 1 percent of all cancers. In fact, noncancerous bone tumors are much more common than cancerous ones. The cause of most bone cancers remains a mystery. A small number of cases have … [Read more...] about This is what Bone Cancer looks like: Understanding a Rare Disease
If you spot these eggs in your backyard, you had better know what it means
It’s an unfortunate truth, but a truth nonetheless: if you own a house, you will be sharing it with some unwanted guests. Before you panic, I’m talking about insects, not strange people who might have taken up residence in your crawlspace. More specifically those insects too small for you to notice, pick up, and carry outside. I’ll be frank, I’m not a ‘bug person’, … [Read more...] about If you spot these eggs in your backyard, you had better know what it means
If you spot this insect in your yard, you had better know what it is
If the rise of social media has given birth to one thing positive, it’s that people can now share information at an unprecedented pace. This also means that warnings over potential dangers can make their way around within a very short amount of time, making us all – in theory at least – a little safer. A few years ago, one such warning was issued by a mom … [Read more...] about If you spot this insect in your yard, you had better know what it is
This Is What Different Types of Human Tears Look Like Under the Microscope
A microscopic journey through human experiences. In her project titled Topography of Tears, photographer Rose-Lynn Fisher captures tears of joy, laughter and, well, onions in extreme detail – and they are all very different! “I started the project about five years ago, during a period of copious tears, amid lots of change and loss—so I had a surplus of … [Read more...] about This Is What Different Types of Human Tears Look Like Under the Microscope