Oleandrin is a toxic compound derived from the plant oleander, which is so poisonous it features as a murder weapon in the novel "White Oleander." ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Some poisons are known for creeping slowly through the ...

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People have all sorts of wrong ideas about poisonous plants, mostly from films and old wives’ tales, and some of these myths could actually get you in trouble. Maybe it’s because we love a dramatic ...

Suicide is a deeply painful subject, not just for the person experiencing the struggle, but for the family and friends they leave behind. In Nigeria, suicide rates have been rising steadily, yet we ...

Only a small fraction of all plants are edible. Some of those that aren’t can do serious damage to a human’s health. Here are ten plants to stay away from, and never ingest. The American landscape may ...

Hemlock Water Dropwort is native to the UK and is often found in wet areas and damp ditches. Its green leaves and white ...

Critters consuming species that harbor deadly toxins have evolved a suite of clever strategies to keep out of harm’s way. Scientists are starting to unravel how these protections work on the molecular ...