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Amber insect looked normal, then scientists spotted the nightmare growing on it

At first glance, the insect trapped in golden resin looked like any other tiny victim of deep time. Only under close ...
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How parasitic worms turn snails into flashing zombie hosts

Certain parasitic worms survive by taking control of snail behavior. Instead of hiding, infected snails are driven into exposed areas where predators can easily find them. The worms manipulate ...
Smithsonian Magazine on MSN

A Rare, Parasitic ‘Fairy Lantern’ Plant Species Was Discovered in Malaysia. It Might Be Critically Endangered

The plant was first spotted near a popular picnic site within a forest. But subsequent surveys have found fewer than 20 ...