Welcome back to the Lab! The winter Olympics are in full swing, testing the the worlds best athletes with feats of strength, endurance, and precision. But how would these athletes […]

Welcome back to the Lab! Arthropods are some of the oldest living animals on the planet. That is to say, they appear in the fossil record before any other land […]

Welcome back to the Lab! As the designated “bug person” in my circle of family and friends, it probably comes as no surprise that I often receive texts asking for bug-related […]

Welcome back to the Lab! They’ve got a lot of legs, but when it comes to millipedes and centipedes, that’s pretty much where the similarities end. They may look alike […]

Welcome back to the Lab! It’s time to get back-to-basics with a dive into insect physiology. Understanding the needs of the various insect and arachnid species at MBHI is crucial […]

Welcome back to the Lab! With the New Year, comes new goals. Personally, I like to set the bar low; my resolution for the last 5 years running has been […]

Welcome back to the Lab! And Merry Christmas! We’re diving into more folklore this week with the legend of the Christmas Spider! This tale has its origins in Eastern Europe, […]

Welcome back to the Lab! Insect-inspired folklore is rampant throughout human history; from the ancient Egyptians, who believed bees were the sacred tears of the sun god, Ra, to the many […]

Welcome back to the Lab! Sleep is nearly universal within animals. Though it may present differently between species, everyone needs a rest now and then. Insects are no exception. Sleep […]

Welcome back to the Lab! In honor of the holiday, we’re taking a look at how to give back to our native pollinators by building better bee houses! As we’ve […]