Imagine waking up one morning to find that one of your favorite Nintendo characters — say, Toad — is being discussed at length on social media. That would be a pretty good morning! It’s the sort of ...

Sonoran Desert toads use a fascinating defense mechanism against predators—hallucinogenic toxins. But nature has found a way around it. Amphibians are remarkably resilient creatures. In the 300 ...

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Toad is a perfect support option for any team that has a really good shooter and a really good defender. While Toad won't excel at either of those things, he's a speed demon, meaning he can get to the ...

In 2013, a charismatic Mexican doctor took the stage at Burning Man, in Nevada, to give a TEDx talk on what he called “the ultimate experience.” The doctor’s name was Octavio Rettig, and he would soon ...

In an unusual turn for an unassuming species, a desert amphibian is at the center of both a potential ecological crisis and an evolving question of drug policy. The creature in question is the ...

You can add the Sonoran Desert Toad to the current escalating body count of threatened species worldwide, as the amphibious creature’s psychoactive secretions continue to gain popularity with ...

TOAD, the latest entrant in the memecoin universe, is making headlines for redefining the space with an unconventional mission: to celebrate love, friendship, and human connection. This heartfelt ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. The bite-sized Captain Toad stages in Super Mario 3D World were a wonderful side dish, offering a very different type of challenge from the rest of ...

The golden toad, native to Costa Rica, has not been officially seen in over 36 years. A 2022 IPCC report named climate change a key driver in the golden toad's extinction. Researchers debated whether ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Nintendo has all but cornered the market on streamlined, cute adventures for all ages. While Captain Toad made his first appearance in Super Mario ...

Super Mario Run's Toad Rally mode has you competing against others for Toads to inhabit your Kingdom. The various buildings and unlocks for Kingdom Builder mode depend on your getting a specific ...