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We don't hear as much about tuberculosis (TB) today as people did years ago, but for centuries it was one of the most feared of all infections.
This disorder, often called consumption, usually …
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By Larrie Stone
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12/8/23
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Aphids are tiny insects that feed on the juices (sap) of plant stems, leaves and flowers and are found almost everywhere.
Some species are major pests because they are able to reproduce so …
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By Larrie Stone
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12/1/23
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Pumpkin is a type of cultivated winter squash native to the Americas and was farmed by indigenous communities long before the arrival of Europeans.
Today, it is widely cultivated in the …
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By Larrie Stone
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11/24/23
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Soft drinks include a variety of nonalcoholic beverages consumed all over the world as a way to quench one's thirst in a pleasant way.
The soft drink called Coca-Cola (aka coke) and its …
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By Larrie Stone
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11/10/23
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The long extinct saber-toothed tiger was a fierce predator that has become one of the most iconic animals of the ice age.
They are more accurately called saber-toothed cats (or …
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By Larrie Stone
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11/3/23
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The adrenal glands, also known as the suprarenal glands, are small, triangular-shaped glands that rest on top of both kidneys.
They are composed of an outer cortex and an inner part called …
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By Larrie Stone
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10/27/23
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The fungi are a group of plant-like, spore-producing organisms that do not make their own food like other plants.
They feed on organic matter and are very important in the recycling of …
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By Larrie Stone
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9/1/23
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Hummingbirds are among the most colorful birds possessing glittering, iridescent plumage.
Most are very small and expend energy very rapidly. They make up for this by feeding almost …
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By Larrie Stone
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8/25/23
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Barley is a member of the grass family and is a major cereal grain.
It is rich in many nutrients and provides some impressive health benefits. It was one of the first cultivated …
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By Larrie Stone
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8/18/23
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Hedgehogs are small mammals living in many kinds of climates and terrains in parts of Europe, Africa and Asia.
Some 100 years ago settlers also introduced them to New Zealand.
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By Larrie Stone
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8/4/23
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The lion has been admired throughout history as a symbol of courage and strength.
Until about 10,000 years ago (late Pleistocene), the lion was the most widespread large land animal after …
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By Larrie Stone
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7/21/23
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Greetings everyone! I hope you are enjoying your summer activities.
As the new year approaches, I just want to make sure everyone is aware of the slight change to the Friday schedule. We have …
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By Dr. Dawn Lewis, APS Superintendent
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7/15/23
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