Ticks are so small that it's easy to miss when they bite. But they're worth making a ... Some ticks can transmit illnesses to humans, including Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever and ...

By comparison, humans exert a bite force of around 160 PSI when we clamp down—good enough to power through a tough steak sandwich, but nowhere near adequate for bringing a wildebeest to bay.

The warmer and wetter the area, the more active the mosquitoes, but they also find human targets through body odors and exhaled carbon dioxide. Those who may be at higher risk for an allergic reaction ...

On Hacking Humans, Dave Bittner, Joe Carrigan, and Maria Varmazis (also host of N2K's daily space podcast, T-Minus), are once again sharing the latest in social engineering scams, phishing schemes, ...

Most human cases of bird flu in the U.S. have been mild so far, and most had known exposure to sick or infected animals. Avian influenza A viruses are very different from human seasonal influenza ...

US Attorney for DC to probe alleged threats against govt employees following Musk's referral ...

On Tuesday, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei predicted that AI models may surpass human capabilities "in almost everything" within two to three years, according to a Wall Street Journal interview at the ...

Dog bite cases involving Chihuahuas are surprising but real. These small dogs can be quick to bite humans or other animals if they feel threatened or mishandled. Their size makes it easy to overlook ...

Treating a bug bite or sting will usually relieve symptoms of pain, itching, swelling, and minor irritation. The first step is to better understand the type of insects common to North America and what ...

Scientists at deCODE genetics have unveiled a groundbreaking map of human DNA mixing during reproduction, offering insights into genetic diversity, health, and fertility. Credit: SciTechDaily.com ...

Your news feature ‘How close is AI to human-level intelligence?’ (Nature 636, 22–25; 2024) describes three abilities that artificial-intelligence tools called large language models (LLMs ...

supporting the human-animal bond: a mutually beneficial relationship between people and animals. As I dealt with the physical pain and discomfort from the Irish wolfhound's bite, I questioned my ...