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Medical Maggots®, the larvae of blowflies produced from sterilized eggs, are gaining acceptance as treatment for nonhealing wounds and ulcers.

Many alternative treatments that were once used many years ago are becoming popular again. One of the alternative treatments is Maggot Therapy.

Although Ainsworth adheres to the Victorian feminine ideal with his portrayal of Winifred Wood, he breaks this stereotype with his portrayal of Mrs. Wood and Mrs. Maggot.

Fly Strike can cause serious internal damage and injuries from this problem can even lead to death, so taking proper precautions will help keep outdoor animals safe.

Creepy crawly bugs are put to good use by forensic entomologists, who use flies and beetles to help law enforcement officials catch criminals.

The New World screwworm fly, Cochliomyia hominivorax has parasitic maggots that infest animals and people and cause terrible tissue destruction.

The assertion that life can instantaneously arise from nonliving matter is called spontaneous generation. Here are the critical experiments that busted the myth.

Dead tissue, infective matter, and waste products collect where skin has been injured. Removing these materials can stimulate healing and prevent improper wound closure.

Dermatobia hominis needs a warm-blooded host for its larvae to feed on. Humans are often the unwitting hosts for these large maggots.

Getting your children to eat dinner before heading out to trick-or-treat may be a little easier when disguising it as a gruesome, but fun Halloween feast.

Outstanding science literacy books are recommended for elementary teachers searching for highly recommended science trade books to support their students' learning.

The Dungeon Family's 'Even in Darkness' saw OutKast hook up with their old posse to make a multi-faceted P-Funk meets Kraftwerk jam - a lost classic no less

Bear Grylls ventures to the west of Ireland instead of the usual jungle wilderness for another enjoyable outing for his Born Survivor series.

A weak link in the life cycle of the New World screwworm fly made it possible for scientists to wipe it out in the United States and Central America.

Just a few slices of dried cep mushrooms add a wonderful rich flavor to many savory recipes.

Eugene Seguy (1890 - 1985) founded the 'Diptera' section of the museum and was also an accomplished designer and 'peintre miniaturiste'.

Because angoras have true wool, grooming an angora rabbit is important to proper rabbit health maintenance.

Evolution may take several paths. Species may evolve apart (diverge), evolve similar structures and appearances (converge), or evolve together (coevolve).

Control insect pests in your garden with beneficial insects - the natural organic way.

The Battleship Potemkin (1925) directed by Sergei Eisenstein is a silent film considered as one of the greatest films of all time. It tackles the 1905 Potemkin Mutiny.

There are many natural ways to control or eliminate common garden pests such as aphids, white flies and spider mites without resorting to dangerous pesticides.

Now in danger of extinction, this once widespread American beetle is protected by the ESA. Compared to the number of mammals protected, insects are under-represented.

Even with the green movement in full swing, many cities and most deed restricted developments don't allow a compost pile.

Organic gardeners can use safe physical pest control methods such as bug vacuums, row covers, sticky traps, handpicking, cutworm collars, and water sprays to stop bugs.

Put simply if pests can't reach your crops they can't cause any damage. The use of barriers makes pest control without chemicals a reality for the organic gardener.

The Hoopoe is mentioned in many ancient texts and considered to bring good luck in some cultures.

Circumvent that nasty feeling of guilt when you miss your 1,000 words-a-day goal by narrating your life.

Bizarre Foods host treks the globe eating exotic cuisine. Zimmern is game for eating the taboos of American cuisine, including larvae, cow urine, and raw anything!

Rock stars are lending their famous faces to support a range of causes and charity groups promoting everything from breast cancer to saving animals and lap band surgery.

The most challenging problem with MRSA is its resistance to antibiotics. A 2004 study shows promise that essential oils may twart the MRSA's ability to mutate and resist.

As much a comedy as it is a horror film, Drag Me to Hell may make audience's laugh more than they scream, but is enjoyable nonetheless.

In 2001, TerraCycle, a company that sells worm poop fertilizer in recycled soda bottles, opened its doors in Trenton, New Jersey. Worm poop! Yup, you read that right.

Understanding the diversity within the cruciferous family will help to avoid the most common mistakes in growing these vegetables. They share common diseases and pests.

As Halloween approaches, this sometimes overlooked stop-motion feature is a flawed, yet fanciful alternative to traditional spooky kid flicks.

This glossary of terms was developed to aid in the use of the Insects Lesson Plan. Learn what an entomologist does and other important bug words.

When we thought we were drinking water, other than the water plunged through pipes to our homes, we weren't; we were drinking recycled bowel, minced-carcass street-kill..

Here are some simple ideas for the music, dances, costumes, food, and decorations that will take partygoers back to the time of Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet.

It can be difficult to know if an animal's injury is healing properly and infections can arise in other situations too. Here's how to tell if an infection is present.

Midway through the season, 13: Fear is Real gets less scary and more dull. Eight cast members remain to compete for $66,666 in prize money.

Some entertaining summer tv shows for the family

Pest controllers feel their way is best. And certainly no one wants to impede a business that fills a real need, but what if there's a more efficient way that's free?

Beets. The very word conjures childhood memories of sitting at the table, staring at one's plate, and glaring at the maligned--and uneaten--vegetable.

The failure of two Darien expeditions led to Scotland's financial ruin, the Union of Parliaments, and indirectly the formation of The Royal Bank of Scotland.

Marco Jorge's 2007 film Estômago is a sensual and sometimes disturbing tale of what people will do for love and for love of food.

UMF Manuka honey from New Zealand should be in everyone's 1st Aid cupboard. Use it for everything from a treatment for skin complaints to upset stomachs and sore throats.

Canal Boat holidays are a great way to explore the hundreds of waterways that are spread all over Britain. Enjoy canalside walks and wildlife at close quarters.

Gardeners can grow organic broccoli in the spring or fall to enjoy the health benefits of this cool weather vegetable. Stop broccoli pests and diseases without chemicals.

Worm composting is a great way for anyone with limited space to turn kitchen waste into compost for the garden or houseplants.

Steve McQueen's first feature film as a director is a fantastic debut. Powerful and shocking, Hunger is one of the films of 2008.

Natural pesticides are cheap and easy to make for the organic garden. Supplement your gardening supplies with these homemade pest controls.