A parasitic haunting: When snakes are eaten from within
Amidst the sawgrass and cypress swamps of Everglades National Park, a 16-foot Burmese python slithers in search of its next meal. But something else is preying on the python from within......»»
Universal antivenom for lethal snake toxins developed by researchers
Scripps Research scientists have developed an antibody that can block the effects of lethal toxins in the venoms of a wide variety of snakes found throughout Africa, Asia and Australia......»»
A secret war between cane toads and parasitic lungworms is raging across Australia
When the first cane toads were brought from South America to Queensland in 1935, many of the parasites that troubled them were left behind. But deep inside the lungs of at least one of those pioneer toads lurked small nematode lungworms......»»
Don"t blame the sharks: Research reveals why more hooked tarpon are being eaten
In wave-making research recently published in Marine and Coastal Fisheries, a team of researchers, led by biologists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, has quantified the rate at which great hammerhead sharks are eating Atlantic tarpon hooke.....»»
Scabies Is Making a Comeback
Cases of scabies, a highly contagious parasitic skin disease, are on the rise across Europe. The UK in particular is struggling with a shortage of treatments......»»
From embryo to evolution: Insights from the head of lizards and snakes
The evolution of animal heads is a remarkable example of how various anatomical features co-evolved to adapt to different ecological niches, behaviors and functions. But the intricate details of why vertebrate head shapes vary so greatly have remaine.....»»
Here are the 10 best cars we drove in 2023
EVs, hybrids, and a couple of sports cars—here are the 10 best cars we drove in 2023. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson/Getty Images) The mince pies have been eaten, the crackers have been cracked, and the days are starti.....»»
Squamates with horns more likely to take "sit-and-wait" approach to hunting
An international research collaborative has found evidence showing that squamates (lizards and snakes) with horns are more likely to take a "sit-and-wait" approach to hunting than those without horns. In their project, reported in the journal Biology.....»»
Snake charm: Four reasons to love snakes
Picture this: the sun is shining, the birds are singing, and you're enjoying a hike in nature. You haven't a care in the world until you round the corner on your favorite walking trail. And then you see it......»»
Parasitic creature with unique teeth found in forests of Asia: It"s a new species
In a forest in southern China, a parasitic creature flew through the air. Suddenly, a net enveloped the animal. Scientists looked at their successful catch—and discovered a new species......»»
Snake skulls show how species adapt to prey
By studying the skull shapes of dipsadine snakes, researchers at The University of Texas at Arlington have found how these species of snakes in Central and South America have evolved and adapted to meet the demands of their habitats and food sources......»»
My long quest to revive a ’90s Windows gaming cult classic
Pendulumania is a testament to addictive game design and Windows app portability. The elusive, addictive gameplay that has been haunting my dreams for years. As 2023 draws to a close—and as we start to finalize our Game of the Yea.....»»
10 best modern miniseries of all time, ranked
From horror shows like The Haunting of Hill House to heart-pounding thrillers like Sharp Objects, these 10 miniseries are the best ever in the last 25 years......»»
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes review: a worthwhile prequel
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes is an entertaining, overlong prequel......»»
Lead-tainted fruit pouches poison 22 toddlers; blood lead levels 8x threshold
Children who have eaten the recalled apple cinnamon pouches should get lead testing. Enlarge / The three pouches so far linked to lead contamination. (credit: FDA) At least 22 toddlers across at least 14 states have suff.....»»
Lead-tainted fruit pouches poison 22 toddlers; blood lead levels 8X threshold
Children who have eaten the recalled apple cinnamon pouches should get lead testing. Enlarge / The three pouches so far linked to lead contamination. (credit: FDA) At least 22 toddlers across at least 14 states have suff.....»»
The best movies on Hulu right now (November 2023)
The best movies on Hulu include Quiz Lady, A Haunting in Venice, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, Driven, and more current and classic hits......»»
"The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes" review: This return to Panem was well worth the wait
Tom Blyth and Rachel Zegler lead "The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes." This "Hunger Games" prequel dives into President Snow's role in the Tenth Hunger Games. Review. It's strange to say that a movie about child death-matches.....»»
Top 10 Most Pirated Movies of The Week – 11/06/2023
Every week we take a close look at the most pirated movies on torrent sites. What are pirates downloading? 'A Haunting in Venice' tops the chart, followed by 'Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One'. ‘Five Nights at Freddy's' completes the t.....»»
Arctic Ocean soundscapes reveal changes in mammal populations in response to climate change
While the sounds of our oceans may be familiar to us through the lens of nature documentaries, from the haunting calls of whales to the barks of some fish, this acoustic environment can provide a wealth of knowledge to scientists regarding the comple.....»»
Saturday Citations: Mars limnology, phage immunology, quantum technology. Plus: The mushrooms are coming
This week, we reported on LIGO upgrades, parasitic fungi and a new analysis of Curiosity rover data. Also, did you know that viruses also attack bacteria? But at that scale, it's a lot less like catching a cold and a lot more like Harry Dean Stanton.....»»