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Posts by
Alex Reshanov
Cranberries are our lifeform of the week
Cranberries are blueberries' bitter cousin. Here are some fun facts about this floating fruit, which people in the U.S. love to include in their Thanksgiving dinners.
November 27, 2019
Top tips for poison ivy
Summer is a great time to frolic in the woods, but look out for poison ivy, oak, and sumac! Top tips for summer itch-prevention.
May 22, 2018
Lifeform of the week: Skunks
Evolutionary biology can explain skunks' striking appearance, but only chemistry can get rid of the smell.
September 9, 2016
Say hello to the death’s-head hawkmoth
It's the insect star of The Silence of the Lambs.
August 13, 2016
Lifeform of the week: Sea stars
You call them starfish? They're brilliant by any name.
August 6, 2016
Lifeform of the week: Armadillos
From the pink fairy to the screaming hairy, armadillos are a most peculiar mammal.
February 16, 2016
Lifeform of the week: Puffer fish
Killer sushi, stoned dolphins, and zombies; the puffer fish is an animal steeped in scandal.
January 13, 2016
Lifeform of the week: Horseshoe crab
If the horseshoe crab looks like it comes from another era, that's because it does.
December 1, 2015
