Deadly scorpions are picky about their soil

Dirt may help map where scorpions live--and potentially save lives. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Scorpions sting between 1 and 2 million people every year, and while most victims only endure temporary pain and swelling, the injuries can still prove fatal. Researchers estimate that the predatory arachnids are responsible for the deaths of at least 3,000 children annually. Remote regions without access to lifesaving medical treatments face the biggest uphill battle, scorpions still remain an issue in urban regions like Morocco .