![Deepest-ever fish caught and filmed off Japan by scientists Deepest-ever fish caught and filmed off Japan by scientists](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/81680599060_Snailfish.jpg)
Deepest-ever fish caught and filmed off Japan by scientists
The snailfish, of the Pseudoliparis belyaevi species, are the first to be caught below 8,000 metres, the expedition said.
Tue Apr 04 2023
![Illegal golden apple snail poison worth over RM50,000 seized in Perak Illegal golden apple snail poison worth over RM50,000 seized in Perak](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/51676617452_racunsiputgondang.jpg)
Illegal golden apple snail poison worth over RM50,000 seized in Perak
Initial investigation revealed that the pesticide which originated from China, was sold at RM5 per sachet, and it is also available online.
Fri Feb 17 2023
![Florida county under quarantine due to giant African land snails Florida county under quarantine due to giant African land snails](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/61656906095_TBSIPUT.jpg)
Florida county under quarantine due to giant African land snails
The giant African land snail can consume over 500 varieties of plants, experts say.
Mon Jul 04 2022
![Long lost sea snails converge at Pantai Rusila Long lost sea snails converge at Pantai Rusila](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/41605935482_siputlaut.jpg)
Long lost sea snails converge at Pantai Rusila
Brought in by the monsoon waves, their tasty squid-like flesh and pretty shells entice visitors to flock the beach to collect them.
Sat Nov 21 2020
![Weed and snail venom may replace addictive opioid painkillers Weed and snail venom may replace addictive opioid painkillers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-04/71459695858_InjectionSyringe.jpg)
Weed and snail venom may replace addictive opioid painkillers
In the wake of mounting overdoses and deaths from the opioid-addiction crisis sweeping across the US, drugmakers are racing to come up with safer painkillers.
Mon Jul 03 2017
![Keep on trucking: Art on the move in Pakistan Keep on trucking: Art on the move in Pakistan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-06/41498123952_PakistanTruck.jpg)
Keep on trucking: Art on the move in Pakistan
They pollute the roads and chug along at a snail's pace, but to their Pakistani owners the rickety trucks are moving pieces of art.
Fri Jun 23 2017
![Snails face: Japan beauty treatment offers slime power Snails face: Japan beauty treatment offers slime power](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-07/71373885939_295x200.jpg)
Snails face: Japan beauty treatment offers slime power
Women who want to slough off dead skin, clear their pores or roll back the years can submit themselves to five minutes of molluscs.
Mon Jul 15 2013