An Australian naturalist narrowly missed stepping on a stonefish, one of the most venomous fish in the world. These masters of camouflage can survive for up to 24 hours out of water and are easily ...

Researchers at James Cook University have discovered that venoms from two species of stonefish possess powerful immunosuppressive properties and could pave the way for the development of new drugs.

Imagine you’re walking along the ocean floor and having a great time when, all of a sudden, the ground starts to move. It’s not the tides or an earthquake—you’re actually stepping on a fish. And the ...

Scientists working to unlock the mysteries Australia's deadly stonefish have made a discovery which could change how sting victims are treated in the future. University of Queensland scientists ...

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.

A photographer stepped on the world's most poisonous fish, and despite knowing he could die within an hour made a TikTok video. Adam Clancy treated the intense pain from the stonefish poison by ...

The X-ray crystal structure of the lethal factor present in stonefish venom has been solved by researchers. The discovery has provided unexpected insight into a crucial human immune response that is ...