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science11 days ago•10 min saved

Nature's Deadliest Arsenal: Lightning Punches, Lethal Venoms, and Harpoon-kissed Predators

A science feature surveys nature’s deadliest weapons—from the mantis shrimp’s 31 m/s punch that cavitates water and can crack shells, to the Dracula ant’s ultra-fast mandibles, the great white shark’s fearsome bite, and cone snail venoms—explaining how different delivery systems work, how venom potency is assessed by LD50, and how evolution shapes these weapons across animals and even plants and human culture.

via BBC Wildlife Magazine|

#cone-snails #evolution #great-white-shark

movies1 month ago•7 min saved

Sony Announces Animated Venom Film From Lipovsky & Stein

Sony Pictures is developing a new Venom movie that will be an animated feature, directed by Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein (of Final Destination Bloodlines). Tom Hardy’s involvement is not specified (could be producer or voice). No writer or cast details have been released, but Amy Pascal, Avi Arad, and Matt Tolmach are expected to produce.

via ComingSoon.net|

#adam-b-stein #animated-film #movies

film1 month ago•15 min saved

Bloodlines Directors Set to Helm Sony's Animated Venom Film

Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein, who directed Final Destination: Bloodlines, are attached to direct an animated Venom movie for Sony. Plot details and a writer are not announced yet; producers Amy Pascal, Avi Arad, and Matt Tolmach are expected to return, with Tom Hardy possibly involved in some capacity. Deadline/THR first reported the development.

via Deadline|

#adam-b-stein #animation #film

entertainment1 month ago•16 min saved

Sony Plans Venom Animated Feature, Signs Final Destination Duo to Direct

Sony Pictures is moving Venom into animation, hiring Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein to direct a new Venom feature, with Amy Pascal, Avi Arad and Matt Tolmach likely producing. Tom Hardy’s involvement remains unclear, and Sony Pictures Animation has opened a writers room to develop the script; the project is in early development and likely years away.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#adam-b-stein #animated-film #entertainment

science5 months ago•1 min saved

Revolutionary Llama-Derived Antivenom Offers Broad Protection Against Multiple Deadly Snakes

Scientists may have discovered a potential universal treatment for snake bites, which could significantly reduce fatalities and amputations caused by venomous snakes like the black mamba in Africa.

via The Economist|

#blackmamba #medicalresearch #publichealth

health5 months ago•2 min saved

Innovative Antivenom Offers Broad Protection Against Multiple Snake Species

A new antivenom made from llama and alpaca antibodies can neutralize venom from 17 African snake species, offering a broad-spectrum treatment that outperforms current options and reduces tissue damage, addressing a major public health issue in sub-Saharan Africa.

via Nature|

#antivenom #broad-spectrum #camelid-antibodies

science5 months ago•3 min saved

High-Speed Videos Unveil Venomous Snake Strike Secrets

Scientists used high-speed cameras to capture in unprecedented detail how venomous snakes strike their prey, revealing that most vipers bite within 0.1 seconds, and different snake families employ various attack strategies, enhancing understanding of snake predation mechanics.

via Live Science|

#biomechanics #high-speed-video #predation

health6 months ago•2 min saved

Black Mamba Venom: How It Evades Antivenom and Causes Rapid Death

New research shows that mamba snake venoms are more complex than previously thought, attacking the nervous system in multiple ways and varying by region, which complicates treatment and calls for specialized antivenoms to improve patient outcomes.

via Gizmodo|

#antivenom #health #mamba

health6 months ago•3 min saved

Black Mamba Venom's Dual Deadly Tactics Outmaneuver Antivenom

A study from the University of Queensland reveals that black mamba venom causes a dual neurological attack, leading to initial paralysis followed by severe spasms, which current antivenoms often fail to fully neutralize, explaining the high mortality rate from mamba bites in Africa and highlighting the need for improved treatments.

via The Times of India|

#africa #antivenom #black-mamba

video-games6 months ago•4 min saved

Marvel's Wolverine Set for 2026 Release Amidst Venom Development Updates

Insomniac Games' Wolverine is still scheduled for a 2026 release, while the Venom project remains in active development, likely in pre-production, with a potential release around 2027. The games are part of ongoing efforts following a major security breach that leaked project details, but some projects like Spider-Man 2 DLC have been canceled. The Venom game may feature Eddie Brock as the protagonist and include characters like Carnage and Anti-Venom, with possible ties to the Spider-Man multiverse.

via MP1st|

#game-development #insomniac-games #release-date

science8 months ago•2 min saved

Venomous Creatures Yield Promising Antibiotic Candidates

Researchers used AI to analyze snake and spider venoms, discovering hundreds of promising new antibiotic candidates capable of fighting drug-resistant bacteria, with 53 peptides showing effectiveness against pathogens like E. coli and Staphylococcus aureus, potentially leading to new treatments for antibiotic resistance.

via Good News Network|

#ai #antibiotics #drug-discovery

nature8 months ago•9 min saved

Top 10 Most Painful Insect and Creepy Crawlies Stings

The article details the world's most painful insect stings, including bullet ants, tarantula hawk wasps, honeybees, and others, explaining their venom's purpose, effects, and the pain they cause, with a focus on their defense and hunting strategies, as well as potential health risks like allergic reactions.

via BBC Wildlife Magazine|

#animal-defense-mechanisms #dangerous-insects #insect-stings

science9 months ago•2 min saved

AI Discovers Hundreds of Possible Antibiotics in Venom

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania used AI to analyze venom peptides, identifying 386 potential new antibiotics, with laboratory tests confirming 53 effective against drug-resistant bacteria, offering promising avenues to combat antibiotic resistance.

via Phys.org|

#ai #antibiotics #drug-resistant-bacteria

science9 months ago•4 min saved

The Deadly Secret of the Blue-Ringed Octopus

The blue-ringed octopus is highly dangerous due to its production of tetrodotoxin, a potent neurotoxin that can paralyze and potentially kill humans. This toxin, produced by symbiotic bacteria in its salivary glands, is used for defense, hunting, and reproductive purposes, and makes the octopus the most venomous among cephalopods. Despite its small size, its venom is extremely potent, with a few reported human fatalities, though some bites result in no serious effects if treated promptly.

via Live Science|

#blue-ringed-octopus #marine-animals #neurotoxin

film1 year ago•5 min saved

Sony's 'Kraven the Hunter' Faces Box Office Struggles Amid Marvel Hopes

Despite the underperformance of recent films like 'Kraven the Hunter' and 'Madame Web,' Sony's Marvel movie endeavors are not over. While these spin-offs have struggled without Spider-Man, Sony remains committed to its Spider-Man projects, including a fourth Tom Holland film and the animated 'Spider-Verse' series. The 'Venom' franchise has been financially successful, and Sony insiders acknowledge the need for more discerning project choices. The studio's partnership with Marvel Studios complicates the use of Spider-Man, but Sony continues to explore its Marvel character universe.

via Variety|

#box-office #film #marvel