Discover the world's most toxic creature and the scientific reasons behind its deadly venom.

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You’re out for a walk in the woods, and you see a plump white mushroom peeking from the base of a tree, looking clean, fresh and edible. And maybe you pluck it, take it home, and sauté it in butter.

Scientists found powerful bitter compounds in a mushroom, revealing new insights into how our bodies sense bitterness.

When volcanoes like Alaska’s Mount Spurr erupt, the ash can damage people’s lungs, smother crops and kill animals, and the ...

Hosting a tournament doesn’t appear viable for South Africa, Ireland or New Zealand, and World Rugby is under pressure to deliver for its members ...