
Toad Tadpoles Turn Homegrown Poisons on One Another
Young amphibians are the first animals thought to use toxins against rivals of their own species
Young amphibians are the first animals thought to use toxins against rivals of their own species
An unexpected mechanism allows wasps to rapidly co-opt genes for new toxic functions
A special chemical blend injected into the brains of cockroaches makes them pawns in the jewel wasp’s control—and perfect live food for its offspring
A special chemical blend injected into the brains of cockroaches makes them pawns in the jewel wasp’s control—and perfect live food for its offspring
Big brains may mean small guts
Though childish songs make crude jokes, there's nothing funny about diarrhea. Aside from the painful, twisting feeling in your guts, there's just something psychologically upsetting about losing control of your bowels...
Take a moment to look at yourself in the mirror. I want you to really examine your features—the curves, lines and shapes that make up your face. How broad is your chin?
"Oh, beauty is a beguiling call to death, and I'm addicted to the sweet pitch of its siren." - Johnny Quid, RocknRolla Glinting in shimmering shades of blue and green, the emerald cockroach wasp is surely a thing of beauty, but its shimmering exterior masks its cruel nature...
Reefs recruit fish as bodyguards
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