Organs-on-a-chip are miniature devices that use human cells to mimic organs. Harvard bioengineer Donald Ingber and colleagues ...

It’s hard not to relate to the little insects that carnivorous plants like the Cape sundew, Venus flytraps and pitcher plants ...

From their odd appendages to their unsavory hygiene, certain animals suffer an image problem. But their awkward attributes ...

But whether or not they realize it, many thousands of clones have already been produced as the cloning process has become ...

Some plants display animal-like behaviors. Sundew hunts insects. Skunk cabbage generates heat. Witchweed steals nutrients.

Given that silkworms have been used in the silk industry for centuries and their application for research does not require ethical clearance, their use as experimental animal models is both less ...

One of the most interesting strategies animals use to avoid predators is a behaviour known as thanatosis, or “playing dead.” This involves going limp, slowing the heartbeat, and even emitting ...

Some animals use post-fire landscapes to their advantage. In California, for example, spotted owls often skirt the edges of severely burned forests on the hunt for small mammals, which stand out ...

Across diverse ecosystems, from scorching deserts to dense rainforests, animals have evolved remarkable abilities to move quickly—whether fleeing from predators or pursuing prey. This fundamental ...

Nature is full of incredible illusions – and mimicry is one of its most fascinating tricks. In this video, we explore how animals, insects, and even plants use mimicry to survive, deceive ...