Quiz Time!
Everyone loves a good quiz – even the Buzzfeed variety, you know the kind that you see on Facebook ALL. THE. TIME. The kind of [...]
What If God Were a Maggot?
**Today, we’re reposting a story Rob wrote in late 2012, in praise of the decomposers that clean up our world, recycling waste back into life. [...]
How Many Ants Live in New York City?
Dr. Eleanor has written a book on the most common ants in New York City (based on the work of many citizen scientists in and [...]
It’s HERE!
Today we are pleased to announce the publication of Dr. Eleanor's Book of Common Ants of New York City! In this new FREE eBook, Dr. [...]
For the Birds
**Today’s installment of Nature in Your Backyard is brought to you by Joseph Kirollos, a senior at the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics. [...]
Coming Soon…
**NOTE 2/17/2014: Dr. Eleanor's Book of Common Ants of New York City is now LIVE -- Download your copy of the interactive eBook or pdf [...]
Camel Cricket Census Update
Today we’re sharing update #3 for our scientific research paper-in-progress about camel crickets. Over the last year, 150+ households have reported observations and uploaded photos [...]
Nature in Your Backyard: Invasion of the Ladybugs
**Today’s installment of Nature in Your Backyard is brought to you by Addie Jackson, a senior at the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics. [...]
Spricket Sketch
Our citizen scientists are really the best around, hands down. You are such a thoughtful and creative bunch. We so appreciate the love notes, holiday [...]
Seeking NC Middle School Teachers for Students Discover Fellowships
The Kenan Fellows Program is seeking applications from middle school teachers in seven North Carolina school districts for Students Discover fellowships. The goal of our [...]
Looking ahead to 2014 — We want to hear from YOU!
Time sure flies when we’re having fun, doesn’t it? With 2013 winding down, we think it’s a good time to pause and take stock of [...]
Celebrate World Soil Day
In celebration of World Soil Day (December 5, 2013), we give you a round-up of Your Wild Life posts that in some way extol the [...]
It’s official! Meet the high noon ant!
Yesterday, we received word from the Entomological Society of America that the ant, Forelius pruinosus, now officially has a common name: the high noon ant! [...]
Exciting opportunity in the Genomics and Microbiology Lab at NC Museum of Natural Sciences
As many of you know, we partner with the awesome folks in the Genomics and Microbiology Lab at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences on [...]
Geeking Out Over Arthropods
This past week, over 3500 scientists who study insects and other arthropods gathered in Austin, Texas, for the Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting. Scientific [...]