Poisonous insects in the United States can look harmless, but several species carry toxins designed to punish threats and disable prey. This video highlights the most dangerous examples, explaining ...

Venom is one of nature’s most effective (and fascinating) survival tools. Across the world, a wide range of animals have ...

Venomous insects are far more common in the United States than many people realize. This video examines the species whose ...

Poison frogs living in human care aren’t poisonous, thanks to a “detox” diet of mild insects, like crickets and fruit flies. Can adding alkaloids to a frog’s diet help it regain its toxins and get its ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A new study found that an already-existing drug could, when taken by humans, turn blood into mosquito poison that kills the bugs within hours. The study, recently published in ...

Discover the goliath stick insect, one of the largest insects on Earth. Learn about what makes them true forest giants.

It's summer in Iowa, and that means many Iowans are spending as much time outside as possible. But, nothing is perfect, and the warm-weather pleasures of picturesque sunsets, refreshing lake swims and ...