Some single-celled organisms are known to transition to multicellularity during their lifetimes, usually either by cloning themselves or when many similar cells come together to form a larger ...

Natural muscle fibers are made up of spring-like proteins that can contract and stretch without losing their original form, dissipate mechanical energy as heat and maintain incredible tensile strength ...

A study on worms led by researchers from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in the US has uncovered a previously unknown adaptation to aging that actively remodels one of the largest and most ...

Airports can be stressful at the best of times, but having a Sumatran tiger as part of your precious cargo throws up an entirely different set of challenges. Luckily, Siobhán Sweeney, an animal ...

One of the most disturbing and mysterious phenomena in the animal kingdom is mass strandings of whales and dolphins. Although these intelligent marine mammals navigate vast oceans with precision, they ...

In the vast theater of nature, animals often surprise us with behaviors that challenge our understanding of biology, cognition, and evolution. While science has unraveled countless mysteries of animal ...

The updated rules align with a new Texas law requiring school districts to implement "bell-to-bell" restrictions on personal devices, meaning students may not use phones at any point during the school ...

Immune cells called B cells make antibodies that fight off invading bacteria, viruses and other foreign substances. During their preparation for this battle, B cells transiently revert to a more ...

In many submerged regions, murky mud shelters strange life-forms that seem to be the key to one of the biggest mysteries of life on Earth. These creatures belong to a domain of life called the archaea ...

iam-dices illustrates how infections spread in the body, featuring T-cells vs. bacteria! A fun, engaging way to learn about your immune system. ‘Rigged’: Daughter of Would-Be Trump Assassin Speaks Out ...

Ever wonder what happens when you sleepwalk? This sketch shows the brain cells in action as you try to play video games while asleep! Trump orders release of Arkansas congressman's son serving drug ...