Renowned CSU entomologist Whitney Cranshaw transitions into retirement
After nearly four decades on the faculty at CSU’s College of Agricultural Sciences, Whitney Cranshaw is officially transitioning into retirement.
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If you have a surplus of hand sanitizer, start an insect collection
Hand sanitizer is typically 70% ethanol, and the inclusion of aloe vera makes the solution a gel that’s perfect for preserving some insects in a vial.
Fear not, Colorado: ‘Murder hornets’ shouldn’t be your concern
In a year that’s been besieged by epic wildfires and a global pandemic, 2020 is playing out with its share of alarming headlines. In the past few weeks, a new contender for concern has landed headlines above the fold — the so-called “murder hornets.”
CS-BOO! Largest cat-faced spider submitted to CSU’s annual contest
Ghouls and ghosts may take the spotlight this time of year, but for people in Colorado, it’s the cat-faced spider that might cause the most fright.