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Many common flowers and plants are poisonous, causing anything from minor skin irritations to potentially severe allergic reactions. Read on to learn about 15 of the most common poisonous flowers ...

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Researchers may have found the clearest example yet of human-induced evolution, thanks to deforestation in New Zealand.

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New research reveals that deforestation in New Zealand has led stoneflies to evolve new colors, as their original 'warning' hues, mimicking a poisonous species, became unnecessary with the forest ...

Elon Musk offered $54.20 per share to acquire Twitter, prompting a "poison pill" defense. Poison pill allows shareholders to buy shares cheaply, diluting the takeover bidder's stake. If a company ...