Category Archives: News

Zika virus update

Posted on March 26, 2016 by joeballenger2005

Written by Joe Ballenger An important paper came out in the journal Science, which I think is a great update of the Zika virus situation in Brazil. Here are the highlights: Microcephaly and Zika The correlation between Zika cases and … Continue reading →

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Update to previous post: Unlikely Sisters

Posted on March 9, 2016 by joeballenger2005

Written by Joe Ballenger We try to keep track of new developments with the posts we write, so that people can keep up with what’s going on in science. So if there’s a really significant update to something we’ve written … Continue reading →

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Our next few posts will be about GMO mosquitoes.

Posted on February 5, 2016 by joeballenger2005

We’ve gotten a handful of questions about GMO mosquitoes via Twitter, and through an interview Joe did for a radio station (details of which are forthcoming). So, we decided to switch the post midstream. We’re still planning on doing a … Continue reading →

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So what’s the deal with Zika virus? What’s going on in Brazil?

Posted on January 29, 2016 by joeballenger2005

In the recent few weeks, the news has been filling up with stories about a new epidemic called Zika virus. Since it’s a hot topic, and potentially very important, I wanted to write something explaining what this virus is from … Continue reading →

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We’re On An Adventure! ESA 2015

Posted on November 16, 2015 by SciBugs

Written by Nancy Miorelli Hello from Minneapolis! Joe and I have been really busy at the Entomology Society of America conference, doing what we like most: listening to other people talking about cool science and talking to people about cool … Continue reading →

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Stink bugs: Telling the good ones from the bad ones.

Posted on August 30, 2015 by joeballenger2005

At about this time of year I expect to start getting a lot of questions about the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug, or the BMSB as I like to call it. It’s an introduced stink bug from Asia, which has quickly … Continue reading →

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What’s going on with the bugs at Burning Man?

Posted on August 23, 2015 by joeballenger2005

@SciBugs @BugQuestions burning question for you!! Please help us identify this massive swarm in the Nevada desert. pic.twitter.com/rxkEIga0Ij — Suzanna (@emerald150) August 18, 2015 A couple days ago, we got a tweet about some bugs which were swarming in Nevada. … Continue reading →

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Adventure Time! In The Rain Forest!

Posted on August 13, 2015 by SciBugs

Written by Nancy Miorelli Posting for the next week or so may be more sporadic than usual. We try very hard to post twice a week usually around Monday/Tuesday and Thursday/Friday. We totally appreciate you and your patience as Joe … Continue reading →

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Site Updates!

Posted on June 8, 2015 by SciBugs

Edit: June 9  2:15 AM We’ve got it all up and running. There’s been a slight hiccup with code compatibility but I made a work around. Check out our new Rules Page, About Us Page, and our new Contact Us … Continue reading →

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#KidQuestions: Why is this month’s theme so important?

Posted on May 4, 2015 by joeballenger2005

For the month of May, Nancy and I decided to focus on questions which were submitted by parents and teachers on behalf of kids. We’ve had a lot of opportunities to talk to kids, whether it’s through skype classroom visits … Continue reading →

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