Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. The stonefish, Earth's most venomous fish, masterfully ...
The stonefish is one of the world's ugliest and deadliest fish. You'll know if you step on one; the fish protects itself using 13 razor sharp venom filled spines capable of slicing through reef shoes.
James Cook University scientists have found stonefish toxins could be used to fight parasitic worm infections suffered by nearly a quarter of the world's population. JCU Ph.D. candidate Danica ...