EditorialSimple machines and so-called potential mechanics, Representation of simple machines and the effect of forces, Tab. LVIII, p. 65, Tobias Mayer: Mathematischer Atlas, in welchem auf 60 Tabellen alle Theile der Mathematic vorgestellet und nicht allein ?b...
EditorialStanding Ganesha, pre-Angkor period, second half of the 7th century, Cambodia, Stone, H. 17 1/4 in. (43.8 cm); W. 10 9/16 in. (26.9 cm); D. 6 in. (15.2 cm), Sculpture, Ganesha is the Hindu elephant-headed deity who removes obstacles and is thus the god...
EditorialThe Courtesan Nishikigi of the Yotsumeya Brothel, from the series A Pattern Book of the Year's First Designs, Fresh as Spring Herbs" ("Hinagata wakana hatsu moyo")".
EditorialHeliconius, Print, Heliconius comprises a colorful and widespread genus of brush-footed butterflies commonly known as the longwings or heliconians. This genus is distributed throughout the tropical and subtropical regions of the New World, from South A...
EditorialChauliodus sloanii, Print, Viperfish, A viperfish is any species of marine fish in the genus Chauliodus. Viperfish are characterized by long, needle-like teeth and hinged lower jaws. A typical viperfish grows to lengths of 30 to 60 cm (12 to 23.5 in). ...
EditorialTabanus, Print, Tabanus is a genus of biting horseflies of the family Tabanidae. Females have scissor-like mouthparts that aim to cut the skin. The horsefly can then lap up the blood. Horseflies of this genus are known to be potential vectors of anthra...
EditorialTetranychus, Print, Tetranychus is a genus of spider mite. Tetranychus is one of the most economically important genera of mites, due to its high potential to destroy agriculture. It contains over 140 species, the most significant of which are Tetranyc...
EditorialAphthona, Print, Aphthona is a genus of beetle, in the leaf beetle family Chrysomelidae, native to Europe and Asia. More specifically, Aphthona are flea beetles, meaning they have enlarged hind legs for jumping away from potential danger. There are 135...
EditorialAnisomorpha, Print, Anisomorpha is a genus of walking stick insect capable of secreting a substance from glands on the metathorax that can cause an intense burning irritation of the eyes and mouth of potential predators on contact. In some cases, this ...