The natural world is always fascinating, with millions of unique species for us to explore and research. But now and again, nature presents us with something so strange that it is, frankly, bizarre.

The idea of zombies has fascinated humans for centuries. Real-life parasites have been taking over the minds of insects for eons. April 25, 2025 The following is an excerpt from Rise of the Zombie ...

Hairworms are parasites with a killing strategy so extreme it looks like mind control. After developing inside an insect host, the worm triggers behavioral changes that drive the victim toward water.

In the southeast corner of Alberta, the Cypress Hills are a dramatic sight rising out of a sea of prairie. Look down, and you’ll see another drama playing out. Ants are clasped onto plants and shrubs ...

Everything else—the behavioral speculation, the mind-control angle—is interesting, but it’s secondary. The real urgency comes from what we already know for sure. However, the fascinating question is ...

Catachan Brain Leaf may be coming to Warhammer 40k plastic: Games Workshop's October 6, 2026 Rumour Engine appears to depict the infamous mind-controlling parasite - whose mechanism mirrors the real ...

Have you ever had a pet that seemed just a little bit crazy or odd? Can you be sure that it was in control of […] ...