How Boa Constrictors Can Breathe Even as They Crush Their Prey
New research shows the snakes activate different sections of their rib cage, using their lungs as bellows to pull in air. ..
New research shows the snakes activate different sections of their rib cage, using their lungs as bellows to pull in air. ..
Researchers observed chimps in Gabon applying insects to wounds—and it’s raising big questions about animal altruism and self-medication. ..
Researchers ran an outdoor experiment to see if diesel exhaust and ozone would interfere with pollinators’ search for floral scents. ..
When species have babies with conspicuous fur, it can attract good attention—or bad. A new theory could explain why. ..
Researchers find that densely packed neurons play an outsize role in quantitative skill—calling into question old assumptions about evolution. ..
Researchers filtered the air around two zoos and identified genetic material from dozens of species, a technique that could help track and conserve wildlife. ..
Studying how and why rhythm evolved in these primates could help unravel the mysteries of human musicality. ..
Guide dogs need the right personality, health, and training. Scientists are studying the genetics behind the traits that make a dog suited to working. ..
Results from neural networks support the idea that brains use predictions to create perceptions—and that they work that way to conserve power. ..
Thanks to climate change, the armored animals are making their way up north. And there’s no sign of them stopping their relentless march. ..