The cane toad, a South American amphibian, has become a devastating invasive species globally. Introduced for pest control, its rapid reproduction, toxic defense, and adaptability have led to ...

Three newly-identified toad species in Tanzania give birth to live young, skipping the frogspawn and tadpole stages — an "exceptionally rare" trait among toads and frogs. When you purchase through ...

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The toad emerges during the monsoon season because it needs water to reproduce. The Sonoran Desert toad, found in Arizona, has psychedelic properties. In this week's podcast of Valley 101, we If ...

There's some truth to the urban legend that certain toads have psychedelic properties, but licking them isn't a good idea. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

Cane toads, an invasive species in Florida, pose a threat to pets and native wildlife due to the toxins they secrete. These toads were introduced to control pests but have become a problem, competing ...

There are few areas where AI has seen more robust deployment than the field of software development. From “vibe” coding to GitHub Copilot to startups building quick-and-dirty applications with support ...

AI models from OpenAI, Anthropic, and other top AI labs are increasingly being used to assist with programming tasks. Google CEO Sundar Pichai said in October that 25% of new code at the company is ...

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McCarthy and Costello weren’t really looking for a new project, McCarthy says, but “it’s a shame to see a music venue go,” so when the opportunity arose to buy the businesses and the Massachusetts ...

Bad Bunny’s latest album amplifies the voices of Puerto Rico’s coquí and endangered crested toad, highlighting the urgent need to protect the island’s fragile ecosystems and cultural heritage. The ...