Tag Archives: Science Politics

Do we need to bring back DDT?

Posted on April 22, 2017 by Polistes fuscatus

Written by Joe Ballenger I’ve had a number of friends ask me to tackle the topic of possibly bringing back DDT. These requests go back months, and I’ve been hesitant to tackle the topic because of the politics surrounding this … Continue reading →

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Did metamorphosis evolve through hybridization? A scientific cautionary tale.

Posted on February 23, 2016 by joeballenger2005

Written by Joe Ballenger This question, received through our Facebook page, is one that actually hits close to home for me because it involves one of my scientific idols: This dates back to a paper published in 2009, one which … Continue reading →

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