Beach Apple Poisonous Despite Fruity Appearance, Becomes More Toxic When It Rains

Medicine & Technology Nov 10, 2021

A tree species called Hippomane mancinella is considered as the most dangerous plant around the world due to the toxic sap it produces.

University of Mississippi and Hapten's Poison Ivy Vaccine Development Now in Clinical Trials

Sep 22, 2021

The development of the University of Mississippi and Hapten Science on poison ivy vaccines have passed initial human testing and now under clinical trials.

Barry the Owl's Death in New York Potentially Caused by Rat Poison That Affected Flight Ability

Sep 22, 2021

New York City's Barred owl Barry was possibly influenced with rat poison before its collision with the Central Park's maintenance truck.

Highly Venomous Caterpillar: Potential for Medicine, Pest Control [Study]

Jun 25, 2021

A new study recently showed a highly venomous caterpillar, specifically, the one native to South East Queensland exhibits potential for use in medicines, as well as pest control.

Deadly Stonefish: Scientists Unlock Mysteries Behind This Toxic Fish's Venom

Jun 02, 2021

Researchers working to unlock mysteries behind the toxic venom of the deadly stonefish have recently discovered which could change the manner sting victims could undergo treatment in the future.

Researchers Explain How Colorado Potato Beetles Ward Off Pesticides

Dec 22, 2020

New research specifies Colorado Potato Beetles had beaten"lead arsenate, mercury DDT, and dieldrin," and more than 50 other pesticides.

Russian Opposition Poisoned With Soviet-era Novichok Agent, but What Is It Exactly?

Sep 03, 2020

The tests from the German laboratory reveal that Russian opposition Alexei Navalny was poisoned by a variant of Novichok agent that was commonly used during the Soviet-era.

5 Most Dangerous Plants in Existence

Aug 03, 2020

To remind us of the creatively scary ways nature instilled fear in humans, here are eight of the most dangerous plants in existence:

Islands in the Caribbean Poisoned by Pesticides

Nov 08, 2019

Chlordecone, a pesticide that was banned since 1993, has affected around 750,000 locals of Antilles. French President Emmanuel Macron is now campaigning for awareness.

Toxic Algae Bloom Causes Poisoning To The Rising Number Of Sea Lions

Aug 15, 2017

Rising algae bloom releasing domoic acid that causing the poisoning to sea lions. this year Marine Mammal Center has found 68 sick sea lions from the central coast.

Laundry Detergent Pods Pose Danger To Kids At Home

Nov 11, 2014

Laundry detergent pods pose danger to children in their own homes.