Monthly Archives: November 2008

Science Fun: Dance Your PhD Thesis

This is too much fun. Want to get rid of the stereotype of scientists as stuffy or nerdy? Check out the “Dance Your PhD Contest” where real scientists create a dance based on their PhD thesis. Here is a contestant … Continue reading

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Weekend Science Fun: Insect Mouthparts

While preparing for Thanksgiving, I realized the turkey baster was missing from the kitchen. I knew exactly where it was, however. It was in the bin where I keep all my insect teaching demonstrations. It turns out that a turkey … Continue reading

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Bug of the Week: Twicestabbed Lady Beetle

Just caught a brief chance to photograph this lady beetle before it flew away. Most of us think of ladybugs or lady beetles as red with black spots, but these helpful beetles come in many colors, shapes and sizes. This … Continue reading

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