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In 1855, scientists discovered a fungus that turns flies into zombie hosts. More than 160 years later, its spores still show how a parasite can control behavior in fliesA parasitic fungus, Entomophthora muscae, infects flies and manipulates their behavior. This fungus drives infected insects to high points ...- A parasite that attacks other parasites? What scientists found in Borneo’s rainforest sounds like something out of science fictionHyperparasite fungus found in Borneo rainforest: Borneo's rainforests have yielded a remarkable discovery: a fungus that preys on the notor...
- Ancient squirrels ate meat like 'zombies,' and the proof is in the poopFrozen ancient squirrel feces from Canada's Yukon have revealed a lost Ice Age world. These coprolites, dating back up to 700,000 years, co...
- The Mystery of “Zombie Fungi” That Control Insect Behavior Is ExpandingA fungus from the Ophiocordyceps genus is systematically altering insect behavior, compelling them to leave colonies and position themselve...
- Strange new viruses in US? Zombie squirrels, mutant deer with horrifying bubbles spotted as fear of outbreak gripsAcross the US and Canada, disturbing sightings of squirrels with sores and deer with tumor-like growths are raising concerns. Dubbed "zombi...
- Dark myth tied to horned ‘Frankenstein rabbits’ spark fear across US state as public told to stay awayResidents in northern Colorado are concerned about rabbits with unusual growths, resembling horns or tentacles, caused by the Shope Papillo...
- Nightmare rabbits with black tentacles flood US parks as virus creates terrifying face growths — public told to stay awayWild rabbits in Fort Collins, Colorado, are showing horn-like growths caused by Shope papilloma virus. While the illness is harmless to hum...
- What is the SPV virus turning rabbits into ‘zombie bunnies’ with tentacles, and can it infect dogs or cats?Strange sightings occur in South Dakota. Wild rabbits display horn-like growths. The Shope papillomavirus causes this. It affects cottontai...
- Best Video Games in 2024 on Android, iOS, PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo SwitchBest video games in 2024 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch list is out.
- 'The Last of Us' is fictional, but real fungi can infect people as they adapt to live at ever-higher temperaturesFar-fetched fungal fear-mongering? It's definitely fictional, but maybe not as preposterous as it might seem.
- Twitter users are creeped out after a new video about 'zombie bug' makes the roundsThe video has already garnered over 10 million views. "A zombie bug. While it's not alive, it's not even dead. A large number of mind-contr...
- Coronavirus: Living in the golden age of social distancingWorking from home was never so good. Five tips from a pro for social distancers and the social distanced on not just how to survive self-qu...
- Is Earth's closest cousin a dying planet?Last week Kepler-452b's discovery was met with resounding excitement. The human race met its very first planet orbiting a star in the habit...
- Now, app to plan your weekendsA free app showcases all interesting & off-beat happenings that abound in London sorting them into a calendar has been launched in UK.
- Movie Review: Rise of the ZombieWith an unfulfilling end and a tacky teaser of the sequel, expectations aren’t essentially high from the upcoming episodes.
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