On a fall night, under an outdoor light, a bee stumbles in circles, far from its hive. It cannot fly. Soon, its tormentor reveals itself: a writhing maggot breaks through its neck—killing the bee.

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This video dives into the disturbing world of parasites capable of turning their hosts into real-life zombies. Scientists reveal how these organisms invade bodies and seize control of behavior with ...

Key members of the original Halo development team have hit out at the Department of Homeland Security’s use of Microsoft's first-person shooter to promote ICE, with one saying: “it makes me sick.” ...

Some female stinkbugs grow fungi from an organ on their hindlegs and use the microorganisms to protect their eggs from wasp attacks 1. The organ is found only on the hindlegs of females in a small ...

If you love figs, you may have heard some unsettling lore about them: that every fig hides a wasp, because these insects need to crawl inside and die in order for the fruit to grow. But are there ...

The world needs the Avengers, but could Earth’s mightiest heroes be thwarted by a zombie plague? Well, in “Marvel Zombies,” the answer is yes. But don’t worry, there are still a ton of familiar heroes ...

Researchers discovered two new parasitic wasp species living in the U.S., tracing their origins back to Europe and uncovering clues about how they spread. Their arrival raises fresh questions about ...

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At least two different populations of a parasitic wasp native to Europe have been found on opposite coasts of North America. But no one knows how they got there. Reading time 3 minutes There are all ...

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