Scientist Accused of Attempting to Smuggle Frog Embryos into the U.S.
Federal officials have charged a 30-year-old Russian-born scientist with attempting to smuggle a frog embryo into the United States. Identified as Kseniia Petrova, a researcher at Harvard, she was arrested in February, as reported on Wednesday. Authorities are preparing to send her to a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Louisiana, following her […]
Russian scientist Kseniia Petrova is detained by ICE for smuggling frog embryos into the US.
A scientist from Russia, previously affiliated with Harvard Medical School, has been accused of attempting to smuggle a frog embryo into the U.S., according to federal prosecutors. Researcher Kseniia Petrova was apprehended at Boston’s international airport in February while carrying an embryo stash and has been held in a detention facility since then. The 31-year-old […]
Harvard Researcher From Russia Accused of Smuggling Frog Embryos into the US
Researcher Arrested for Alleged Smuggling of Frog Embryos A Harvard University researcher is facing federal smuggling charges. Kseniia Petrova, a 30-year-old Russian-born scientist, was arrested for attempting to bring frog embryos into the United States. Petrova, who contends she didn’t mean to violate any laws, was taken into custody earlier this year and is currently […]
Kermit the Frog tapped to deliver commencement address at major university
I hope he remembers to clean his throat. Kermit Frog – the world's most famous and distinct amphibian – is set to give a speech starting at the University of Maryland this spring. The “Rainbow Connection” singer will be offering advice on graduating from Terps on May 21, honoring his late “The Muppets” creator Jim […]
Backlash Brews After ‘Princess and the Frog’ Spin-off ‘Tiana’ Scrapped at Disney+
After the news broke, Disney caused a backlash online. Teana Disney+, the Princess series on streaming platforms. Decision to resolve Teana Series – Spin-off Princess and the frog Movie – Appears as Walt Disney Animation Studio cut It generally goes back to long streaming content. Around Hollywood Reporter: The spokesman confirmed that Vancouver Studios has […]
Actress Dies After Taking Frog Venom in Native ‘Cleansing’ Ceremony
A Mexican actress has died after taking part in an indigenous “purification” ritual that included ingesting the venom of a poisonous tree frog. Marcela Alcazar Rodríguez, 33, died after being injected with the poison of an Amazonian tree frog called Filomedusa bicolor during a native “kambo” ritual meant to cleanse from trauma and illness. , […]
Wellness trends for the extreme (and rich)—including frog venom
The biggest room in the world is room for improvement, right? And as biohacking techniques like cold showers and intermittent fasting go mainstream, some of New York City's most dedicated health seekers are venturing into more extreme territory. HigherDose co-founders Lauren Bergheri (left) and Lydia Moynihan reveal some of the more extreme trends in biohacking, […]
New frog species chirp like trippy ‘Star Trek’ sound effects
Beam up, frog. Deep in the rainforests of Madagascar, scientists have discovered seven new species of tree frogs whose sounds most closely resemble Star Trek's iconic high-pitched sound effect. Specifically, its high-pitched, bird-like frequency evokes both. “Boardsman's Flute” and “Tricorder”. A newly discovered tree frog in the genus Boophis in Madagascar was named for its […]
Patrick Mahomes responds to Raiders’ Kermit the Frog taunt
Patrick Mahomes isn’t really paying much attention to what his AFC West rivals are doing, especially in late July. On Thursday, after video surfaced of Raiders rookie safety Trey Taylor taunting the quarterback with a Kermit the Frog doll during training camp, Mahomes offered a rather ambivalent opinion on the situation. “It’s still early in […]
Trump Could Pick Kermit the Frog as VP, Republicans Will Still Vote for Him
CNN commentator Van Jones said on CNN’s “The Situation Room” on Thursday that former President Donald Trump could choose Kermit the Frog as his running mate and Republicans would still vote for him. “What do you think about the fact that almost all of Trump’s running mates have been very critical of him so far?” […]