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Researchers discovering a tiny, new scorpion species, Scorpiops krachan, in Thailand's Kaeng Krachan National Park highlight the region's rich biodiversity and the importance of habitat conservation, as the species exhibits unique features like eight eyes and specialized hunting adaptations.
The upcoming Spider-Man film 'Brand New Day' will feature appearances by Marvel characters Hulk (Mark Ruffalo) and Scorpion (Michael Mando), with Ruffalo reprising his role as Bruce Banner and Mando returning as Mac Gargan, a potential villain. The film aims to match the scale of 'No Way Home' and will also include Sadie Sink in an unspecified role. Scheduled for release on July 31, 2026, the movie continues the trend of Marvel crossovers and team-ups.
'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' is set to feature returning characters including Tom Holland's Spider-Man, Jon Bernthal's Punisher, Mark Ruffalo's Hulk, and Michael Mando's Scorpion, hinting at a team-up with a more grounded, street-level tone. The film, directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, is filming now with a release planned for July 31, 2026, and may include more characters, possibly expanding the Marvel universe's scope.
A potential leak suggests that a new gender-swapped version of Scorpion, named Harumi Hasashi, may be coming to Mortal Kombat 1 as DLC in the future. Professional model Jiwon Ra claimed on Instagram that she provided the face model capture for the character and hinted at her involvement as a female version of Scorpion. While this information has not been officially confirmed by NetherRealm Studios or Warner Bros., if true, it could indicate a new addition to Kombat Pack 2, likely to be announced after the first set of DLC wraps up.
A man is suing a luxury resort in Las Vegas after claiming that a scorpion stung his testicles while he was asleep at the hotel. Michael Farchi found the scorpion on his underwear and was stung multiple times, leading to a diagnosis of a scorpion sting at a local hospital. The hotel paid for his room and stated that their protocols were followed. Scorpions typically hide during the day and are active at night, and less than 10% of stings cause systemic symptoms.
A man staying at the Venetian Resort Las Vegas reported waking up in excruciating pain after a scorpion stung him in his testicles while he was sleeping in December. The man found the scorpion hanging on his underwear and subsequently checked out of the hotel, with the room being comped. He is considering legal action and is unsure how the scorpion made its way into the room. While scorpion stings are painful, they are rarely life-threatening, and they tend to be more active at night and usually don't sting unless provoked.
A man staying at The Venetian hotel in Las Vegas was stung on his testicles by a scorpion while sleeping, describing the sensation as feeling like "sharp glass." The guest, Michael Farchi, took photos of the scorpion hanging from his underwear before seeking medical attention. The hotel comped his room but he is considering legal action, and it remains unclear how the scorpion entered the room.
A hotel guest at The Venetian in Las Vegas was stung in the testicles by a scorpion while sleeping in his bed, causing him extreme pain and shock. The guest, Michael Farchi, took photos of the scorpion attached to his underwear before seeking medical treatment. The hotel initially comped his room but refused to take responsibility, leading Farchi to consider legal action.
A man from Southern California is suing a luxury resort in Las Vegas after claiming he was stung multiple times on his testicles by a scorpion while sleeping at the hotel's Palazzo tower. The incident left him in excruciating pain and with lingering medical issues. The man is now seeking unspecified damages from the resort, while the hotel stated that their protocols were followed in response to the incident.
An Irish woman found a fat-tailed scorpion in her luggage 12 days after returning from Kenya, and named it Kenny. The scorpion was eventually captured and taken to the National Reptile Zoo in Ireland. Although the scorpion's sting was not medically significant, it could cause irritation and possible difficulties for people with breathing problems. The woman initially thought it was a more dangerous breed, but it turned out to be a fat-tailed scorpion.
An Irish woman found a fat-tailed scorpion in her luggage 12 days after returning from Kenya, and named it Kenny. The scorpion was eventually captured and taken to the National Reptile Zoo in Ireland. Although the scorpion's sting was not medically significant, it could cause irritation and difficulties for people with breathing problems. The woman initially thought it was a dangerous breed, but it turned out to be a harmless species.
Researchers from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem have documented the first observation of phoresy, a phenomenon where pseudoscorpions attach themselves to hosts for dispersal, involving a myrmecophile pseudoscorpion on a myrmecophile scorpion in Israel. The study, published in Arachnologische Mitteilungen: Arachnology Letters, focuses on the Nannowithius pseudoscorpions observed on the Birulatus scorpion, marking the first recorded instance of pseudoscorpions engaging in phoresy on a scorpion host. This observation sheds light on the intricate world of symbiotic relationships within the ant nest ecosystem and raises questions about dispersion cues and the co-evolutionary relationship between pseudoscorpions and scorpions.
Hints in the "Official Lin Kuei Trailer" for Mortal Kombat 1 suggest the return of Onaga, the Dragon King, as a key player in the game's storyline. The trailer features a scene where Scorpion defeats soldiers believed to be part of the "Dragon King's Army." In the new timeline, Onaga's story may be changed, with Sindel and Jerrod ruling Outworld and Mileena as the next heir to the throne. This hints at Onaga's presence as the main antagonist in Mortal Kombat 1.
NetherRealm Studios revealed new details about Mortal Kombat 1, including changes to playable characters Johnny Cage and Scorpion. Johnny Cage no longer has his fireball but gains two new mechanics: a "Hype meter" that allows him to cancel special moves into other special moves for a limited time, and improved throws. Scorpion now uses his rope/spear more frequently, adding range to his attacks and allowing him to reel opponents back in with an air spear attack. The developers also shared information about Kameo assists and teased one of Kung Lao's classic Fatalities.
The family of Tyre Nichols, a Black man who died after being beaten by five police officers, has sued the city of Memphis, individual officers, and emergency medical personnel involved in his case. The lawsuit accuses the Memphis police director of starting a crime-suppression unit called Scorpion that targeted repeat violent offenders in high-crime areas. The five officers charged with beating Nichols were members of the unit, which was disbanded after the beating. The officers have been charged with second-degree murder.