Some animals have evolved unusual body parts that push the limits of what seems possible in nature. Scientists studying these ...

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The researchers described the scene in a recent publication, calling it “an extraordinary colonial spider community.” The ...

Turtles and tortoises, though sharing ancient ancestry and a protective shell, exhibit significant differences in habitat, morphology, and ecological ...

Our body is home to trillions of microscopic organisms that, through reciprocal interaction with our brain, shape our mind.

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Ever wondered how some animals manage to survive without the luxury of a good night's rest while we humans desperately need ...

Alongside a passionate group of volunteers, Joanne Asman cares for the vaunted horse, Traveler.

In a nondescript 2,400-square-foot facility situated on three private acres north of Dallas, Texas, a German Shepherd sits ...

Researchers have uncovered a surprising way the brain switches pain on, revealing that neurons can release an enzyme outside the cell that activates pain signals without disrupting normal movement or ...

The Hertz Foundation is proud to recognize the 16 most recent graduates of the Hertz Fellowship in applied science, mathematics and engineering.

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