is a parasitic fungus that infects and manipulates the behavior of carpenter ants, ultimately leading to their death. Dr. Jim Kronstad, a microbiologist at the University of British Columbia, explains ...

The cordyceps fungus takes over an ant’s brain, forcing it to climb a plant before bursting through its head and releasing spores.

The hit HBO series, inspired by the game of the same name that made Cordyceps mainstream, has teased a fleeting but powerful adaptation to its portrayal of this very real fungus. Scariest of all ...

After news broke in early April 2025 that the U.S. Department of Justice would direct prosecutors to seek the death penalty for Luigi Mangione, the suspect charged with killing UnitedHealthcare ...

LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — The three Americans convicted of participating in a botched coup attempt in Congo last year have been repatriated to the United States, days after their death sentences ...

The 1990s is the decade known for bright colors, grunge music, and Saturday morning cartoons. It's the subject of nostalgia on television, cinema, and even in fashion. It's got fondly remembered ...

As part of the study, the team focused on the extremely bitter fungus, Amaropostia stiptica ... For instance, the lethal death cap mushroom contains a toxin that is virtually tasteless.

From trauma to a toenail fungus, there are many reasons why you may have a black toenail. Here's what it means, how to treat it, and when you should call your doctor. Black toenails are usually the ...

A dangerous fungus that's spreading across the U.S. and Texas has now merited a Public health concern‎ warning by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). The deadly fungus has already made its way to ...

For others, ongoing seizures mean that epilepsy has a long-term impact on them. Like some other medical conditions, epilepsy is occasionally associated with premature death in some people, although ...

Among many other accomplishments, he illustrated a scholarly work on the history of comic books and wrote record reviews in ...