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Humans consider themselves to be the most advanced species on the planet. They are smarter, stronger, and more sophisticated than any other living (or non-living for that matter) organism, right? Wrong! Some of the developments and technologies that supposedly distinguish humans from other species and qualify them as “advanced” are tools that have been employed by ants for much longer than homo sapiens have even existed on the earth! In this podcast, we explore five different examples of human

Bugs Appetit is about entomophagy which is the eating of bugs. Although this may seem odd, there are actually a lot of countries who use bugs as a main food source. First we will discuss the different countries and their most popular bug cuisine, then we will talk about restaurants in the United States where bugs are served. Lastly we will discuss popular bug cookbooks, in case you are intrigued to make your own bug cuisine after this post. Countries The first country we will talk about is

This installation in the informational podcast series "Hexapod" will discuss a unique perspective of one of the ways in which insects provide a service for people. Most of us probably understand how certain insects assist in cleaning the earth of things that die and decay. Where insects and killers intersect is just at that point. Investigators can use insects and other arthropods collected at the scene of a murder to determine several factors including time of death, analyzing metamorphosis

Welcome to the blog about Zika and how it effects the planet. In our podcast we outlined why knowledge of the Zika virus is important, some facts, some recent history, and why it is dangerous.Why is it important to know about the Zika Virus?The CDC has confirmed more than 700 cases of Zika virus 41 US states and 3 US territories. Just under 50% of cases in the U.S. were acquired through travel while the rest were transmitted by mosquitos. All locally acquired cases are in US territories, not US

Malaria and the Anopheles Mosquito In 2015, there were an estimated 214 million cases of malaria that occurred worldwide, with about 438,000 deaths caused by the disease. AlthoughU.S. citizens may not believe this is still an issue we should be concerned about, 1,500 cases are diagnosed in the United States each year. Malaria is especially prevalent in those traveling to other countries such as those in sub-Saharan Africa and in South Asia. This disease is vectored by the world's deadliest

Alice Matthews, Katie Jackel- Bees! On Hexapod, A Podcast on Six Legs Photo Credit talkingwithbees.com Disappearance of the Honey Bee and Colony Collapse Disorder In this episode of Hexapod, a Podcast on Six Legs, we discussed the disappearance of the Honey Bee, the potential causes and what can be done to help the bees. First we discuss what honey bees are and why they are important. Did you know that honey bees play a major role in the pollination of up to 80% of the world's food?

Since their introduction into the United States in the late 1990s, the Emerald Ash Borer has quickly become one of the most devastating pests in the history of the United States. This installation of HexaPod takes a humorous approach to the very serious issues associated with the Emerald Ash Borer and will detail its rank amongst the most harmful invasive species. The Emerald Ash Borer arrived in the United States from infested Chinese packaging materials. The beetle larvae feeds almost