Monthly Archives: January 2009

Bug of the Week: Z the Fruit Fly

Posted on January 28, 2009 by Roberta

Ever wondered where something like “Bug of the Week” might lead? Sure it is fun, but can anything really useful come out of checking the insects in your back yard once a week? It turns out some very cool things … Continue reading →

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Bathtub Buoyancy 2: Paper Boat Floating Results

Posted on January 26, 2009 by Roberta

Are you ready for the results of the floating experiment for paper boats? (See “How Long Can a Paper Boat Float?” post) A friend did this test, although she didn’t say what kind of boats or for how long. Our … Continue reading →

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Bug of the Week: Another Lacewing Larva

Posted on January 21, 2009 by Roberta

Lacewings are pretty common in Arizona and I found another lacewing larva last week. (Check previous posts about the life cycle of lacewings). This lacewing was walking on the silk cocoon of a moth. You can just see the outline … Continue reading →

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