Bee stings are not just a painful inconvenience; they are the result of a highly evolved biological defense mechanism. When a ...

A honey bee tears itself open when it stings, releasing poison into its victim. Stinging words between humans can be replaced ...

Venus flytraps are fascinating carniverous plants native to the Carolinas. These fast moving plants are excellent at catching ...

For decades scientists assumed these insects looked so much like orchids as a form of camouflage. But they were wrong. They look this way because they're deceptive predators.

Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a serious condition that can occur following wasp and bee stings, often resulting from the toxic effects of the venom. Recent research has focused on understanding the ...

An ant that disappears into the forest floor, a bird that demands attention from mates—for these animals, an inky black ...

[Warning: The below contains spoilers for Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test Season 3 Episode 6, “Terror and Brotherhood.”] ...

These caterpillars carry a toxic chemical cocktail and Inquisition-like delivery implements— and their geographic range is ...

I was about ten years old when a horse fly bit me. I was on a camping trip. I saw the giant fly land on my leg. It went to ...

Scientists unfold the secret lives of bees using QR codes. Here's all the secrets they found.