October is a peak mating month for tarantulas in California, when the hulking, furry males set out in search of a mate. They don’t always come out alive.Continue Reading
Liquor is just one of the markets needed for the cover crop and cereal grain to improve the health, water retention and carbon sequestration of soils, and keep them from blowing away. By Emily Payne Farming in the San Luis Valley, Colorado, is tough. The 8,000-square-mile, high-altitude desert has oneContinue Reading
Reptiles don’t just pee, they crystallize their waste. Researchers found that snakes and other reptiles form tiny uric acid spheres, a water-saving evolutionary trick. This discovery could illuminate how to prevent gout and kidney stones in humans., Read MoreContinue Reading