Parasites are dangerous creatures that survive off their hosts. Here are 12 common parasites that feed on the human body.

Every cell of the deadly Plasmodium falciparum parasite, the organism that causes malaria, contains a tiny compartment full ...

Imagine this: you accidentally lose an arm or a leg, and instead of rushing to the hospital, your body just grows it back.

Year after year, Heidi Klum, the queen of Halloween stuns in extravagant costumes. Take a look at some of Klum's best ...

The supermodel’s fans look forward each year to seeing Klum’s elaborate costumes at her annual Halloween party.

“If a person or animal frightens a skunk, the skunk will most likely face the person, straighten its legs and arch its back, ...

Heidi Klum’s first Halloween costume was kind of a dud. At her very first “Heidi Halloween” in 2000, the supermodel wore a ...

Most of us know to give bears a wide berth in the wild. But there are gentler wild animals, even prey, that can get very aggressive in the wrong situations.

The second emergence of midges this fall has been a big one. More midges are swarming the skies of NEO than last fall and during any average fall. Why is that the case, and why is it important?

Researchers studied the larvae of the marine rag worm Platynereis, and  used whole-body high-speed imaging to examine the wave behaviour, and the effects of various physical and biological ...

Should you let your beloved cat or dog sleep in the same bed as you at night? It turns out the answer is quite complicated, as there are both benefits and risks ...

The renowned choreographer, who combines dance and algorithms in his exhilarating new exhibition, on why artists should ...