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Feb 16, 2016 08:12 AM EST

Extinct, Beautiful Flowers Frozen in Amber Were Poisonous

Scientists have discovered an ancient, flowering plant frozen in amber. While the flower may have been beautiful, though, it was also poisonous.

Sep 16, 2015 12:03 AM EDT

Hand Sanitizer: More Kids Eating 'Fun' Scented Sanitizers

This foam, gel or liquid solution that's concoted out of isopropyl alcohol is dangerous, and consuming it can be poisonous.

Aug 06, 2015 03:40 PM EDT

First Ever Venomous Frogs Discovered with a Deadly Headbut

Scientists have uncovered the world's first venomous frogs. They've found two species of frog, both living in Brazil, that deliver their harmful toxins by headbutting other animals.

Jun 05, 2015 04:06 PM EDT

The Ladybirds' Poisonous Colors Warn Off Potential Predators

A ladybird is one of Britain's best-loved and colorful groups of insects. Yet did you know its brightness shows a bit more than how strikingly beautiful these little bugs are? It is actually a warning to predators about how toxic it is. The findings are published in the journal Scientific Reports.

Jun 05, 2015 07:58 AM EDT

Ladybug's Bright Colors Warn Predators of How Toxic They Are

Most people enjoy colorful ladybugs. However, what most people don't know is that these insects are brightly colored to reveal their toxicity to predators.

Sep 29, 2014 07:53 AM EDT

New Bright Orange Poison Dart Frog Species Discovered in Panama

Researchers have discovered a new species near the headwaters of the Rio Cano in Panama. The bright orange poison dart frog has a unique call, and was named Andinobates geminisae.

Mar 08, 2014 01:50 PM EST

Poisonous Gas-Induced Violent Comet Collisions Occurring in Nearby Solar System

Through the use of the Atacama Large Millimeter Array (ALMA) telescope, astronomers have discovered clumps of carbon monoxide gas near the star Beta Pictoris in a young, nearby solar system.

Mar 02, 2014 06:15 PM EST

Florida Man Dead From Six-Month-Old Poisonous Spider Bite

Many suffer from arachnophobia, otherwise known as the fear of spiders and other arachnids, but often times the fear is self-inflicted because the small invertebrate creatures rarely pose a threat in inhabited lands. But a recent news report could exacerbate such fears.

Oct 24, 2013 03:46 AM EDT

Comet ISON Starts Sublimation, Turns Green

The nucleus of comet ISON appeared green, which points towards the comet getting livelier as its getting closer to our Sun. The comet started experiencing sublimation.