Parasitic plants are notorious agricultural pests that drain nutrients from crops and cause economic losses of more than USD 1 billion due to yield losses every year. Yet these plants almost never ...

Last week was a holiday week with fewer days of school for my kids, so I decided to do a little experiment with them and the other kids on our street who were willing to participate. What I asked them ...

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A new simulation of the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage draw handed the U.S. men’s national team an immediate challenge, while the other two host nations, Mexico and Canada, could also be in for ...

Experts discovered an unusual form of regicide in which a parasitic ant queen tricks workers in a colony into turning on their own mother. By Rebecca Dzombak Rebecca Dzombak previously reported on ...

A type of parasitic ant takes over the colonies of a related species by inciting the workers to kill their queen, then taking her place. Around 230 species of ants are considered parasites – they lay ...

Cancerguard detects multiple cancers early by identifying specific DNA and protein markers in a blood sample. The test is available for adults aged 50-84 without cancer in the past three years, but it ...

Some car issues can be really easy to diagnose, like a failed bulb, for example. Just put the lights on, walk around the car, and see which isn't working — easy! However, some issues can prove to be a ...

A moose in Minnesota stumbles onto the road. She circles, confused and dazed, unable to orient herself or recognize the danger of an oncoming semitruck. What kills her is the impact of 13 tons of ...

(THE CONVERSATION) A moose in Minnesota stumbles onto the road. She circles, confused and dazed, unable to orient herself or recognize the danger of an oncoming semitruck. What kills her is the impact ...