A parasitic wasp castrates its moth-larvae hosts by injecting them with a ‘domesticated’ virus that causes cells in the larvae’s testes to die. Now, scientists know exactly how the virus does its ...

If you've driven cars long enough, you can relate to our readers' stories about cars with dead batteries. Since few people get into the driver's seat without intending to drive, turning the ignition ...

When you leave your car parked for a while, it enters "sleep" mode, but it isn't fully off. Certain systems, like alarms, keyless entry receivers, and onboard computers remain active. Modern vehicles, ...

Most mammals produce their own vitamin C using an enzyme called GULO. Around 60 million years ago, humans lost this ability, which scientists long viewed as evolutionarily neutral since vitamin C from ...

If you have one of these classic metal clamps, you should know they’re way more useful than you think. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has tackled a wide range ...

Imagine walking out to your driveway to start your brand-new, $70,000 2025 Ram truck, only to find it completely unresponsive and stone-dead despite having only a few thousand miles on the odometer.

Scientists say they have for the first time unlocked how a parasitic ant uses chemical warfare to take over the nest of a different species, by tricking workers into an unlikely assassination. The ...

Stephen has degrees in science (Physics major) and arts (English Literature and the History and Philosophy of Science), as well as a Graduate Diploma in Science Communication. Stephen has degrees in ...

Nature can get downright brutal in the most unexpected ways—especially when parasites are involved. For the well-organized society of ants, some parasites are known to topple the existing social order ...

A strobed, time-lapse image of a parasitic nematode landing on a fly after launching itself into the air. The fly, which naturally develops an electrical charge while flying, induces an opposite ...

Physics can get real strange on the microscopic level. For tiny creatures living on this scale, these eccentricities are what allow them to thrive despite their size—including a worm that researchers ...