For the first time, researchers have identified what appears to be a network of approximately 20 microbes that universally drive the decomposition of animal flesh. The findings have significant ...

MISSOURI, USA — Dead cicadas and cicada shells are starting to pile up around Missouri as this year's periodical emergence continues. The insects will climb out of the ground near the roots of trees, ...

Some may already be seeing dead cicadas on the ground and while there are plenty of benefits to what comes next, the odor that comes with piles of decomposing insects could be off-putting. As cicadas ...

Establishing a precise time of death (the postmortem interval, or PMI) upon discovery of a corpse is notoriously challenging, however easy fictional medical examiners might make it seem. Some forensic ...

The decomposing banana peels attract a range of creatures, including insects, spiders, and even small amphibians that seek shelter and food. This increased wildlife activity contributes to a balanced ...

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