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Not all spider venoms are created equal. Some are harmless to people, while others can be quite dangerous.
Evolution has created plants with the power to kill and heal.
Native predators like owls and goannas are dying from eating poisoned rats and mice. Wildlife experts are shocked the government won’t ban these toxic compounds.
The discovery that small stone arrow tips were treated with plant poison 60,000 years ago means that ancient African hunters were capable of complex thinking.
The new detection methods are not only reliable and accurate – they are also highly portable and simple enough to be used outside laboratories.
Second generation rat poisons are so potent that they’re banned for home use in Europe and North America. But here, you can pick them up at Bunnings or Coles.
This is the oldest confirmed use of a mixture comprising two or more plant toxins specifically applied to arrowheads.
Even though 1080 is derived from native plants, not all of Australia’s native species are resistant to this lethal poison.
Using birth control to manage rat infestations is a temporary and inefficient approach. Any successful rat management programs would require multiple collaborative approaches.
Two poisonous books were recently removed from the French national library.
How dangerous is borax? And what’s the best way to judge the toxicity of everyday household products?
Before their dog was poisoned, these families recognised Australia’s lethal ‘pest’ animal control methods were necessary. But afterwards, they saw 1080 baiting as inhumane and horrific. Here’s why.
It’s mushroom season in many parts of Australia. Here’s what you need to know before you go foraging.
From ‘Breaking Bad’ to James Bond, certain chemicals are popular options for characters looking to achieve nefarious ends.
From eating potpourri to blast fishing, Wednesday Addams and her friends and family get involved in a number of grisly hijinks. But could they happen in real life?
DDT accumulates in wildlife and magnifies up the food chain. Birds of prey occupy the top of these food chains in various ecosystems.
There are unconfirmed reports that Russia has used chemical weapons in Ukraine. Syria’s recent chemical weapons use offers context for understanding this tactic. Chemical weapons terrify civilians.
Historic white lead makeup is depicted today as a thick white mask, but recent studies have found that some formulations create a more natural, youthful look.
From devil to potion to miracle drug, chocolate’s arrival in Europe was a wild ride.
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