A social media post got Lauren Taylor fascinated with a burgeoning pet trend—jumping spiders. Now she and her husband, Tom Hedblom, host “spider parties” in local bars. The next one is ...

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According to Kew’s “State of the World’s Plants and Fungi 2023” report, three out of four undescribed plants are threatened ...

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From disease-spreading mosquitoes to venomous scorpions, here are the deadliest insects in India and why they pose serious risks to humans.

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A spider with extraordinary genitalia, a carnivorous caterpillar that wears its prey's body parts, and a tiny opossum are among the cool new species described by science in 2025.