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The threat posed by flesh-eating bacteria lurking on beaches and in rivers this summer is looming larger by the week, as cases climb into the double digits and deaths are following suit. Vibrio vulnificus eats away at tissues in the skin until they shrivel, turn black, and die, a condition called necrotizing fasciitis, requiring lengthy surgery to strip the dead …

In the 1970s, behavioral researcher John B. Calhoun created what looked like paradise—for mice. There was no hunger, no predators, and no disease. Yet within a few years, every mouse was dead. The experiment, known as Universe 25, has become one of the most disturbing studies in behavioral science, and some believe it carries unsettling lessons for the future of …

Phasmophobia developer Kinetic has finally lifted the veil on its next small map — and it’s a diner. Nell’s Diner is described as a run-down, retro restaurant complete with a “classic diner counter, comfy booths, and a kitchen preparing some less-than-savoury encounters.” Apparently, every meal at Nell’s “is an (un)happy meal.” While we don’t have a release as yet — …

Scientists Finally Identify Killer Microbe Behind ‘Terrifying’ Sea Star Disease  The New York Times Vibrio pectenicida strain FHCF-3 is a causative agent of sea star wasting disease  Nature Scientists say they have solved the mystery of what killed more than 5 billion sea stars  Yahoo Home Scientists say they’ve solved the mystery of starfish that turn to goo  The Washington Post Billions of West …

‘Alien: Earth’ Is a Terrifying Prequel With a Surprising Set of Interests: TV Review  Variety Alien: Earth Review  IGN ‘Alien: Earth’ Brings New Monsters, Big Ideas, and a Little Bit of Pixie Dust  Rolling Stone ‘Alien: Earth’ Review: FX’s Sci-Fi Prequel Is an Intriguingly Ambitious, Eventually Thrilling Journey Into the Semi-Known  The Hollywood Reporter ‘Alien: Earth’ Reinvigorates a Flagging Franchise: Review  Time Magazine Source link

5 Most Terrifying Money Stories on Reddit  AOL.com Source link

Many people seek solace in nature, as it has the healing power to lower stress levels and improve our mental health. However, the same power can also create some of the most terrifying things that fuel nightmares, anxieties, and phobias, like vampire bats, zombie fungi, and flying snakes.To show just how scary nature can get, our Bored Panda team compiled …

Sea urchins don’t understand predators the way we do. They have no brains, no hearts – just raw instinct. When a sunflower sea star approaches, they don’t need complex reasoning to sense danger – they simply steer clear. This is the conclusion of a new study that examined how sunflower sea stars affect sea urchin behavior. The research was conducted …

Much like Frankenstein’s monster itself, the monster at the center of Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein is a mash-up of inspirations. There’s Boris Karloff, the original and most famous Frankenstein. There’s artist Bernie Wrightson, whose illustrations of the character greatly impacted del Toro. There’s Mary Shelley, of course, whose novel the film is based on. And then there’s make-up artist Mike …

IN A NUTSHELL 🤖 Researchers at Columbia University have introduced the concept of “Robot Metabolism”, allowing robots to grow, heal, and self-improve autonomously. 🔧 By using Truss Links, robots can form complex structures and adapt to their environment without human intervention. 🚀 This technology has potential applications in disaster management and space exploration, where self-sustaining robots could operate independently. 🌟 …