While parasites are known to manipulate the behaviour of ants, as well as various other creatures, to the human race, the idea of 'zombies' has been delegated entirely to the realm of science fiction. That is until now. As parasitologist Jaroslav … [Read more...]
Chickens Set to Save the Planet
If one were to say which animal had made the greatest contribution to humanity, it would do justice to give a moments thought to the humble chicken. For this ubiquitous culinary bird has created legend in french patisseries, given gusto to the … [Read more...]
Scientists Bomb The Galapagos Islands With Poisonous Biscuits
During the late 17th Century, a succession of Pacific plundering pirates parked at the shores of the Galapagos Islands, bringing Norwegian and black rats, which were to have a devastating effect on the island's wildlife for years to come. For … [Read more...]
Brazilian Spider Venom – The New Erectile Dysfunction Cure?
Within the dark primordial crevices of the Brazilian jungle, lurks a creeping, poisonous and hostile creature, that could just well be the saviour of humanity. Described as the world's most venomous spider by the 2010 Guinness World Records, the … [Read more...]
Weather Control – An Exercise in Perversity?
The weather. After being worshipped for thousands of years in various manners (a respect rightfully deserved), this elemental tour de force is facing a steady decline in gratitude, as humans are now attempting to tell it what to do. For why worship … [Read more...]
Pac-Man & Pinball Games That Use Living Organisms
Skimming the frontier of bioethics, in what could be described as a tawdry biological game show, scientists have developed classic games such as pinball into 'Biotic Pinball PONG DONG' - using live organisms in a world first. In single-celled … [Read more...]