A study has shown a deadly scorpion’s venom carries an extra biochemical sting that could be used to guide future medical treatments and tests. “Found in the Middle East and North Africa, scorpions in ...

Scorpions live on every continent except Antarctica. They’re arachnids, part of the same charming family as tarantulas and delicious lobsters. And they have segmented bodies and four pairs of legs.

Scorpions can sting repeatedly, sometimes without even using venom, and their tails serve purposes far stranger than simple self-defense. Understanding what actually happens when one strikes changes ...

Scientists used field data and computer models to predict where dangerous scorpions are likely to live. Soil type and temperature help determine where venomous species cluster. The models create maps ...