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The deadly life cycle of a fungus that hijacks its host
Certain parasitic fungi, including species of cordyceps, infect insects and alter their behavior before killing them. After ...
In a nightmarish discovery that has piqued scientific interest, a tarantula has been found infected by a "zombie" fungus that ...
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This fungus grows inside its victim while it’s still alive then kills it
Cordyceps is a real fungus that infects insects and takes control of their behavior. Once inside, it alters the host’s nervous system, forcing it to climb to higher ground before killing it and ...
Shaped by fire, spared by ice, perfected by innovation and deep time, fynbos is a living archive whose astounding complexity ...
The amount of mosquitoes recorded inside the traps set in wards where Wolbachia-infected males were released plummeted 77%.
Millions of locusts disrupted tourists’ vacations as they came down in near-biblical proportions in Spain’s Canary Islands. Authorities have issued a warning to visitors to ”stay calm” as the pests ...
Dogs are human’s best friends for so many reasons. They’re loyal and kind, but also incredibly smart. Some dogs are so smart ...
With a lifelong interest in nature, Keogh hopes he can reduce pesticide use in orchards. The number-one foe of almond harvests is the navel orangeworm, whose caterpillars munch through almonds and ...
In contemporary farming systems, especially in tropical countries like Sri Lanka, pesticides are both helpful and potentially ...
There’s a new threat to declining bee populations. CT experts warn of parasites and more.
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