Most exposures to black widow spider venom are accidental, but in a rare medical case, the exposure was intentional.

A leading South African jockey says he was provoked when he belted a rival with the whip during a race but “deeply regrets” his actions. Gavin Lerena, who is in contention for the South ...

A top South African jockey will face an inquiry after attempting to belt a fellow rider with the whip rather than ride a favourite to the line in a race at Turffontein on Sunday. Gavin Lerena ...

Gaw has rescued more than 2,500 pugs in South Africa over the years after she and her husband sold their house, lived in a trailer home for a while and generally reset their lives to help as many ...

JOHANNESBURG, Jan 30 (Reuters) - South Africa often uses its diplomatic heft to position itself as defender of the "global south" on the world stage, but the deaths of 13 of its soldiers in ...

While filming a documentary in Northern Ireland, a team of scientists discovered a new fungus that appears to manipulate spiders’ behavior–and turn them into “zombies.” The fungus named ...

January 30, 2025 • Who owns stolen art? Today on the show, the bloody journey of a Benin Bronze from West Africa to the halls of one of England's most elite universities — a tale of ...

A recent study published in the open-access journal African Invertebrates provides insights into the life history and ...

The extraordinary incident unfolded on January 26 at the Turffontein track in South Africa. Leading hoop Gavin ... multiple times in the back with his whip with about 200m to go in the home ...

Government-led plans to expand energy access with ambitious targets. Access to reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy is critical for powering Africa, transforming economies, and reaching people ...

The caves also host unique wildlife. Whip spiders, with their spindly legs, thrive in the total darkness, relying on sensory receptors on their legs to navigate their subterranean homes.

Spider-Man 2 New Game Plus mode adds a whole load of new features to Peter Parker and Miles Morales' adventures. If you choose to convert a completed game save into NG+ you can then replay the ...