Tag: biology

In today’s ever more connected world, it’s fair to say that some of us receive nearly as much screen time ...

It has always been challenging to study nocturnal birds, especially if they use camouflage to blend into their surroundings. “They ...

A male white-faced capuchin monkey carrying a baby howler monkeyBrendan Barrett/Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior Capuchin monkeys on a ...

Earth has been home to life for billions of years, but could the planet itself be considered a living thing? ...

There are animals out there that glow, and a lot more of them than you might think. Indeed, you may ...

Compost is known for helping the environment by putting waste to good use, but in an unexpected way, it may ...

Great news for partners of celiac sufferers: you can kiss your partner without making them sick to their stomach. Since ...

Fungi can be wonderful. Penicillium molds produce the antibiotic penicillin, which has saved untold lives by warding off bacterial infection. ...

Patterns exist all around the world, creating unforgettable designs exhibited by organisms and acts of nature. Some of these designs ...

Humans love to take liberties when we talk about our heights. But Afruca tangeri fiddler crabs don’t have that luxury. ...