Search Results | insect
Your search for "insect" returned 1,096 results
6 Common Hallucinations and What They Tell Us
science.howstuffworks.com/life/inside-the-mind/human-brain/hallucinations.htm
People who hallucinate typically see, hear, feel, smell or otherwise experience things that simply aren't real. Often, these sensory fake-outs indicate a serious medical condition.
Goofy-looking Emus Are Leggy, Flightless and Very Friendly
animals.howstuffworks.com/mammals/emu.htm
HowStuffWorks gets to know the emu, the world's second largest bird next to the ostrich.
The Tiny Fennec Fox Is All Ears
animals.howstuffworks.com/mammals/fennec-fox.htm
HowStuffWorks gets to know the fennec fox, the smallest fox with the biggest ears.
Why Socotra Is Known as the 'Galapagos of the Indian Ocean'
science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/conservation/issues/socotra-yemen.htm
This alien-looking archipelago off the coast of Yemen is teeming with plants and animals. Many species here are threatened or endangered. Can they be saved?
Cinnabar: Red, Beautiful — and Toxic
science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/earth/geology/cinnabar.htm
Cinnabar's bright-red pigment has been used in jewelry, pottery and makeup for millennia. But cinnabar is also the primary ore for mercury, making it a dangerous mineral if the particles are inhaled.
What Is the Oldest Tree in the World?
science.howstuffworks.com/life/botany/oldest-tree-in-world.htm
In the quest for the title of world's oldest tree, there's some stiff competition, as well as questions surrounding the way we define "oldest."
The Copperhead Snake Is Seldom Lethal But Always Venomous
animals.howstuffworks.com/snakes/copperhead-snakes.htm
Though a copperhead will bite if disturbed, and it is venomous, its bite is rarely fatal.
How Sand Dunes Work
science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/earth/geology/sand-dune.htm
Sand dunes are more intriguing than you might think. For one, some sand dunes sing. What other interesting facts can you learn about sand dunes?
Dry Beans and Peas: Natural Weight-Loss Food
Rediscover dry beans and peas and the nutrition and versatility they have to offer. These healthy vegetables help promote weight loss in many ways.
Marshmallow: Herbal Remedies
health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/natural-medicine/herbal-remedies/marshmallow-herbal-remedies.htm
Marshmallow has been used in herbal remedies for centuries. Learn how marshmallow can treat bladder infections, sore throats, bronchitis and more.