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The Boys Are Back in Town

The boys are back in town! Well, at least one is. We don't know where the girls are. Neither,...
Bigger, Better, Buglier: Impressive Science

Oh, the bugs! Bigger. Better. Buglier. It was Saturday, April 18, the 103rd annual UC Davis...
That Cuddly Teddy Bear Bee

Oh, that cuddly teddy bear. The male Valley carpenter bee, Xylocopa varipuncta, also known as...
Welcome, Teddy Bear Bee

If you've never seen the "teddy bear bee," keep an eye out for it. A fuzzy golden bee with green...
Honey, You Ought to Attend This!

If you've ever wanted to taste exotic honeys (of course, you have!) and if you've ever wondered why...