Bug Blast at the Burke Museum!
Bug Blast at the Burke Museum at the University of Washington is an incredible event filled with insects, arthropods, experts and people who are excited to learn.
"But Why Kids" Radio Show
The Bug Chicks were featured on the “But Why Kids” Radio Show, answering questions about bees, wasps and other insects!
Best Microscope Shots
Looking at the best arthropod pictures from our Celestron microscopes. These bugs are beautiful up-close!
Spider Molting: A New Start
Take a look at the shed exoskeleton of a large tarantula! We look at fangs, eyes and inner structures of a Brazilian black and white tarantula.
A House Guest
We found a little house centipede in the office. People are terrified of these animals, but they are harmless! In fact, they are good little pest control operators for your house.
Fall Foliage
As the leaves turn colors in the fall, we can find a lot of interesting leaf morphologies- and a few white flies.
Monday Millipedes!
Millipedes have two pairs of legs per fused segment and some really interesting defenses!
Orange is the New Awesome
Isopods (also called roly-polys) are crustaceans! Did you know that there are orange species?
Bug Craft: Window Wings
Looking for a fun and easy bug/insect related craft to do this weekend? These window wings are perfect! And they are long-lasting while still being easy to remove.
Beach Bugs (That's an Arthropod???)
Learn about arthropods, like amphipods and barnacles, that can be found on the beach shore.
Roger that, Grandma
Meet Hildegard Oberhofer, Kristie Reddick’s Grandmother and one fo teh first two female air traffic controllers in the 1940s. She is the reason that pilots have to listen to controllers after a plane crashed into the Empire State Building. She was pioneer for women in STEM careers.
The Future of Women's History
For Women’s History Month, we’re talking about the importance of access to science and literacy.