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Have you ever wondered what altitude insects reach when flying in the sky? Although there is much to be learned about insect physiology and how it handles high altitudes, scientists have developed a few techniques that help determine the height…

When you are covered in mosquito bites after a long day outside under the hot summer sun do you ever wonder which species of mosquito bit you? Was your answer no? Well, don’t worry. You’re among the majority. Most people…

One pair of guys got a nasty surprise when they crushed a cricket. Two men were filmed when one decided to step on a cricket and long worms burst forth. The men can be seen swearing in disgust when they…

You can probably tell by the title that this story was just too good to pass up, especially with the focus officials have been putting on how necessary insect repellent is lately because of the Zika virus. It would seem…

A pair of Golden Orb Spiders that apparently have “the right stuff” left their fears on earth and took a ride on the Shuttle Endeavor to the International Space Station. Although the crew was concerned about how the spiders would…

It’s stressful enough traveling without having to worry about picking up some itchy pest and bringing them home to make your life a living nightmare. But, unfortunately, if you’re traveling this summer and staying in hotels, you need to consider…

The 2016 Summer Olympics are fast approaching, and excited fans of this year’s festivities get to enjoy the suspense behind an extra world match: the Zika virus versus the human race! Since crazed sports fans would rather face the possibility…

We all know spiders have fangs and may not chew like us humans. However, what the manner in which a spider consumes its food is far from pleasant. A spider liquefies its prey by vomiting on it, so to speak.…

When you are covered in mosquito bites after a long day outside under the hot summer sun do you ever wonder which species of mosquito bit you? Was your answer no? Well, don’t worry. You’re among the majority. Most people…

The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have proven to be controversial for the military's use of various torture techniques, mainly waterboarding. However, in documents declassified by Barack Obama, the Bush Administration either used or toyed with the idea of using…