The shocking truth behind the platypus’s venomous sting.

The doctors explain that the sting caused an “immediate, sustained, and devastating” pain. Upon arriving at the hospital ...

From its duck-like bill to its venomous spur, the platypus is one of the strangest animals on Earth. Discover the bizarre biology and surprising features that make this creature truly one of a kind.

Few animals are as strange - or as fascinating - as the platypus. In this episode, we dive into the bizarre world of this one ...

From the deep-sea coelacanth to the ancient nautilus, these creatures provide a fascinating glimpse into prehistoric life.

It may only seem like there's more poison ivy this year. "I would say the number of requests for identification and control information for poison ivy has been consistent over the decade that I have ...

Croatia Week reported at the end of July that the venomous lionfish (Pterois miles) had invaded the park's protected waters. The park's team observed the fish during routine monitoring. Photo Credit: ...

Authorities say a man died after being bitten by a venomous snake in Tennessee. The snake is believed to be a timber rattlesnake, which can have extremely potent venom, but the man likely died due to ...

Bee stings unexpectedly cured a woman’s Lyme disease, even after her body was breaking down from disease complications. Bee venom’s main component, melittin, kills Lyme bacteria in research and ...

The town of Guardamar del Segura, located just north of Torrevieja on Spain's Costa Blanca, implemented a swimming ban across all beaches. Dronie_Spain - stock.adobe.com Authorities in southeastern ...

Our kids are exposed to too much sexualized online content already — now they’re being targeted by flirtatious fake friends specifically designed by social-media companies to spark romantic fantasies.

To blunt the toxic arsenic in the waters where it lives, a deep-sea worm combines it with another chemical to produce a less toxic compound. By Jack Tamisiea Arsenic is a toxic metal, and exposure to ...