When dice snakes fake their death to avoid predators, those that use a combination of blood, poop and musk spend less time pretending to be dead.
The discovery of sympathetic nervous system cells in lampreys draws a closer tie between the animal and complex vertebrates — such as humans.
Experiments in mini greenhouses show how the tiny organisms lurking underground in a "sleepy biome" could be a contributor to climate change.
Little is known of how teens learn about emotions online and then use that knowledge to cope with social uncertainty during in-person encounters.
Growing out patches of grass can lure adult butterflies and moths with nectar and offer lawn mower–free havens for toddler caterpillars.
A survey of college students reported many are comfortable calling emergency services for an overdose, but fewer know how to intervene with naloxone.
Rakus the orangutan appeared to be treating a cut to his face with a plant that’s also used in traditional human medicine.
Jiggling the “melon” like Jell-O seems to be associated with sexual behaviors, scientists say.
Ultrathin goldene sheets could reduce the amount of gold needed for electronics and certain chemical reactions.
In the 1970s, scientists began to suspect that margarine was bad for heart health. A key component, artificial trans fat, was a major factor.
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