Tag: Beetle’s

06 SEP

These beetles tuck symbiotic bacteria in “back pockets” during metamorphosis

Enlarge / Certain species of beetle have evolved unusual “back pockets” to safely house symbiotic bacteria during metamorphosis—the only known instance of this among insects. Certain species of beetle have evolved unusual “back pockets” to safely house symbiotic bacteria during metamorphosis—the only known instance of this among insects. It’s part of a mutually beneficial arrangement, […]

13 NOV

Cats, beetles, other mummified animals found—along with a sealed door

Enlarge (credit: Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities) Archaeologists discovered dozens of mummified cats in seven previously undisturbed tombs in a 4,500-year-old pyramid complex near Saqqara, south of Cairo. The cats were found along with a collection of mummified scarab beetles, gilded wood cat statues, painted animal sarcophagi, and other artifacts. Sacred to Bastet Today, dozens of […]

11 JAN

Best Coast: The 2018 Volkswagen Beetle’s Stylish New Trim Level

– We’re digging Volkswagen’s latest Beetle trim. Called Coast, it builds on the 2018 Beetle’s S trim level and adds a bit of stylish verve to an interior that we generally already regard as one of the best designs in a reasonably priced vehicle. – The zazzy Coast swaps in Pepita cloth upholstery with a […]