The praying mantis got its name from the Greek word mantikos, which means soothsayer or prophet. This name was given to them because of the unique way this insect rests with its forelegs clasped ...

The mouth of a praying mantis is perfectly adapted for its predatory lifestyle. Its mandibles (jawbones) are designed to ...

From the state song to the Virginia bird, flower and tree, the Commonwealth has more than three dozen official emblems and designations.

Thomas Say was perhaps the greatest entomological tour de force America has known. Born in Philadelphia in 1787, Say discovered his passion for insects at an early age. At the age of 25, he helped ...

Egg cases from Chinese and European praying mantises can be differentiated by their shape. Neither species is native to Michigan.

In 1979, Iranian revolutionaries took 52 American hostages and held them for 444 days. The Desert One rescue mission failed the following year, leaving eight servicemembers dead in the Iranian desert.

Ruby-throated hummingbirds are set to return to Alabama next week. The tiny birds migrated south last fall, spending the ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Sweet potatoes are a rich source of nutrients, ...

Sherri Gordon, CLC is a certified professional life coach, author, and journalist covering health and wellness, social issues, parenting, and mental health. She also has a certificate of completion ...

Seattle is a buffet of great food... if you know where to look. Seattle Times journalist Tan Vinh invites listeners to the area's hottest restaurants, road-side food stalls and everywhere in between ...