The Question: Are there more bedbugs than there used to be or are Americans just more worried about them than they used to be? Submitted by: Jim M., Wisconsin, USA The Short Answer: There truly are more bedbugs (Cimex...
Read MoreThe Question: We were wondering if a daddy long legs is a true spider? Submitted by: Gretchen, USA The Short Answer: Most likely the answer is “no.” But I’d need to know exactly what you are calling a...
Read MoreThe Question: Which cells in the human body are never replaced? Submitted by: Salha The Short Answer: So far, the only cell type that we can confidently say is never replaced is cerebral cortex neurons. Check out my posting a...
Read MoreThe Question: I found a beetle near Danville, Ohio that I have not been able to identify. It’s florescent green, with two spots on each wing, large black eyes, and a white “mouth” protrusion with black...
Read MoreThe Question: How does an electric eel generate electricity? Submitted by: Leland P., Vermont, USA The Short Answer: The cells of all living things generate electrical charges. In an electric eel (Electrophorus electricus),...
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