Don't Let the Bed Bugs Bite

Blue Fungus, Red Forests

In this Science Bite, Museum scientist Frank Krell explains how the combination of pine bark beetles, fungus, and people have turned many of the green forests in Colorado into a blanket of rust red.

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Form and Function in Birds and Mammals*

Join research associate Sue Ware and osteologist Todd Green to investigate the traits and body designs of birds and mammals.

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April 13, 2011
Reports of bed bug infestations in the United States are on the rise. They've been found in some of the biggest cities and most luxurious hotels in the country. Are we experiencing an epidemic or is it just a sensational news story? In this Science Bite, Museum scientist Frank Krell discusses why outbreaks are increasing, and what people can do to protect themselves against these biting bugs.