The venom inside a single cone snail has been estimated to be enough to kill up to 700 people, and there is still no ...

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Firefighters, police and forest agents are searching for the ignition point of the major fire in southwestern France, much as they would at a crime scene.

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At first glance, a cone snail looks harmless. Its shell is often covered with intricate patterns and bright colors, making it a favorite among shell collectors. However, beneath its apparent beauty ...

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Four curators select key examples from a medium that is about as old as human history. By Julia Halperin Mexico Courtesy of the Metropolitan Museum of Art Date: 900-400 B.C. Material: Jadeite ...

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Wildlife researchers have recorded hundreds of venomous species across oceans, forests, and rivers, yet many of the most dangerous ones share an odd trait: they look harmless. Marine biologists ...