The discovery that small stone arrow tips were treated with plant poison 60,000 years ago means that ancient African hunters ...

Traces of a toxic chemical found on 60,000-year-old arrowheads hint at advanced planning by Palaeolithic hunters.

Researchers from South Africa and Sweden have found the oldest traces of arrow poison in the world to date. On ...

A new analysis uncovers traces of poison on the South African arrowheads, pushing back the timeline for poisoned weapons by ...

Perilla is often used in cuisines in several Asian countries. It is also a salad green. Photo: ibuki Tsubo/Unsplash Despite the delightful name of this plant, it must be uprooted in an attempt to save ...

Watch as we explore a poison ivy tree and share important tips on identifying it, staying safe, and removing it effectively. Perfect for homeowners, gardeners, and outdoor enthusiasts who want to ...

Just thinking about poison ivy can make you itch. Blistering rashes on your arms and ankles, oozing bumps between your fingers and eyelid-swelling exposures are all-too-familiar summer hazards. Poison ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - For many homeowners, battling unwanted plants in the yard is just part of the routine. But one invasive vine can do more than take over flowerbeds — it can cause painful rashes and ...

One recent hot morning a light wind was blowing yellow leaves off walnut and poplar trees. It had been hot and humid for several days, which accounts for some of the yellow leaves, but these leaf ...

If you were a Girl Scout or a Boy Scout, you probably heard the adage "leaves of three, let them be" to deter you from getting poison ivy rash. And, while it is true that a poison ivy leaf contains ...

Enjoying the outdoors carries the danger of running into nature’s less-friendly side: toxic plants and animals. As toxicologists at the University of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Poison Center, we see many ...