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Lights Out for Bugs

It’s not what you think.  In an age of climate change and widespread environmental angst, with new threats like murder hornets making headlines, the title of this essay might come across as some sort of death notice.  After all, many insect populations are indeed declining, ...

Animal Crossing: New Horizons | Butterfly Guide

Animal Crossing: New Horizons, developed for Nintendo Switch, has topped download charts since its release in March of 2020. The game, which allows users to cultivate their own uninhabited island among a plethora of anthropomorphic villagers, also encourages players to dig for fossils, hunt for ...

National Moth Week | Nature Nation

Each week, we feature a worthy citizen science project or nature news segment from around the world. This week, in recognition of National Moth Week (July 18-26), we've chosen to highlight its namesake project. Participants can contribute data that will help map moth distribution and ...

Lightning Bugs: At Risk of Extinction?

  Yet another insect is making headlines as its numbers dwindle and twirl towards extinction. For many, this insect brings back nostalgic memories. Many remember running around their backyard on summer eves, trying to catch the dancing lights in front of their eyes. There is ...