An example of creepy insect zombification occurs when parasitic wasps lay their eggs inside caterpillars. The larvae work their way through the caterpillar's body to create cocoons on its back. (Photo by Samuel Ray/Getty Images) Right now, dozens of wasp…
Among the creatures caught by scientists aboard the RSV Nuyina were unusual orange “porpoises” – a type of sea cucumber. (Photo credit: Commonwealth of Australia/AAD) Scientists have discovered strange inhabitants off the coast of Antarctica, as if they came straight…
The Northern Hemisphere's first meteor shower of spring, the Lyrids, will peak on the night of April 21-22. This year, the annual meteor shower will be visible in a nearly moonless night sky, which promises to be a spectacular sight.…
The vibrant hues of Lake Razaza are due to the different species of algae that inhabit every part of this drought-stricken artificial lake. (Image credit: NASA/ISS Program) This astronaut's haunting photograph illustrates the surprising duality of a man-made lake in…
Decapitator flies place their larvae inside the ant's thorax, giving the ant only a few weeks to live before it is eaten from the inside out. (Photo by armi fauzi/500px via Getty Images) Zombies are among us. These little undead…
The U.S. Department of Energy said Thursday that the country's first commercial reactor will use nuclear fuel enriched above 5%. “Increased enrichment levels allow the fuel to function longer and operate at higher power levels, which could lead to additional…